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[Gors]

I usually work with 6 frame walks (Super Arisa World's characters all use 6 frames to walk), so i don't think you'll need more. If you want, add two more, but any more than 8 will get really difficult.

as for animations, I use graphics gale so I can see the animation while I work on the frames. It's a great way to test proof animations, so I reccomend it.