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Originally Posted by LumenPlacidum

Maybe when I actually figure out what programs can edit .tga files I'll be able to share some of what I work on with you so you can get sprites out for yours.

Almost any program can edit .tga files. I prefer GIMP because it's free but still has some quite advanced tools. As for sprite editing itself, first steps are the hardest. GIMP has a bit confusing command layout and learning the finer points of pixel art will take some practice.

For your first mod, one should try to stick as basic designs as possible. If you take a quick look at my first mod (Alugra, City of Wonders, see sig for link), you will see how the units basically are vanilla units with recolors,altered equipment and capes added. Like has been mentioned, Psientist has done a wicked sprite for both Nazgul and basic Orc (can be found in the Antilarium and Mytheology mods), you should consider using those as base sprites.

Like always, I'll also like to state that I'll give constructive feedback and suggestions to any sprites posted on the "Sprite Editing Tutorial" sticky thread. If you ran into some other trouble, you can post in the thread I mentioned or try to seek me up from the dominions3 IrC channel.