@Loona:
Yeah, something along those lines. Obviously it would be much simpler, though. If I were to do it personally, I would get a 3D model into the pose I want, then use that as a reference and draw the sprite from scratch.
You have a lot of great questions, and we're thinking along the same line on a number of things.
We'll be using many fighting staples in here. For example, Rin's block is taken care of, and I have several throw concepts in my head. If you want to think of it this way: One of the core messages of KS is that any of these students are just normal kids, regardless of the state their bodies are in. The girls in KSFG are just like any fighter, with ways to hit all the expected fighter standards, regardless of their bodies. (does this mean stylistic liberties will be taken, though? yeah XD)You asked how down-to-earth the flavor of the game will be. I can't say for sure one way or the other. At this point, though, we are not planning Hadoukens, mystical forces, magic, or the like.
You've got a lot of great views in here, we certainly appreciate the time you took! Wish I could address it point by point right now ^^;
Lastly, we did lose our forum early on, but we set up a new one almost right away. There's plenty going on
