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Get advice and help. Anything and everything malls/shops/upgrades/graphics advice is here. As someone great one said: I know half my advertising doesn't work. I just don't know which half!

How do I draw my own background, layouts, etc.?

I want to draw my own backgrounds and banners and stuff, but I don't know how. Any suggestions? :( ------------------------------------- *star*MODERATOR NOTICE | ** MOVED ** from Graphics Requests to code, graphics help -------------------------------------
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How full is your Shop?! XD

I'm in a position right now where I won't be able to restock for a couple days due to lack of space o.O KimCheeee :) says 'Welcome!' Items Stocked : 3315 · Free Space : 0 ****Shop Statistics**** (Last Full Update: 12:27:07 AM on 23/12/2009) Items stocked: 3315 Value: 18,378,002 NP Stock Statistics: 3.6 stocked for each unique item, on average Was wondering what percent of the shop size you guys use =/ and if anyone has the same problem as I'm facing atm..