Why? I finally accomplished the mockup on the right side of this screen shot:
What occurs is, the shorter, thinner layer of grasses is in front of the player sprite. The thicker grass bunch behind it creates interest and distance. I have been banging my head against a wall for a month now over that. I intend to work on the storyboard later tonight. But right now my net time is limited so I had to post at least something. More will be up tomorrow as well. Of that you can be certain.
Get your happy dances ready.
-xhunterko
(if it seems a bit dramatic, I'm sorry but I just can't help it )