So, after 18 months or so, I've picked up the pieces and started work on BattleMage II. I'm moving away from the MegaMan-esque style of the first, and overhauling my drawing style now that I actually own a tablet to work with. The new game resembles River City Ransom, or TMNT: Manhattan Project.
Also, taking into account my reviews, I will be putting out a 'beta' of just the first level, so as to recieve feedback and take it into account for the final game.
Once I get something more presentable, I will put up a screenshot of the first stage; hopefully this will be within the week, but certainly within the next few. I have a Disney World vacation planned soon, so that will cut into my Flash time.
Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to continue the adventures of Josh Haseman!
PS: My included picture is the first tablet sketch of the new Josh; the blue behind him is my 'pre-tablet' character, much rougher and crappier than the current. No shading, no nothing, but it gives you a better idea of the style I'm heading for.
By the way, that's to scale. Much more detail than BattleMage 1.