I did offer to write an "idiots guide" to creating artwork - because I agree with you, learning them can be hellish. It's often a matter of deciding what you want - something completely authentic, which may or may not actually look good if you're playing on a modern LCD screen - or something that is somehow compromised. I agree with you, if a compromise must be made, then it makes sense not to compromise the gameplay area...... but I know I've made mistakes in the past - as everyone does.