I used to be a big fan of MapleStory but just got tired of playing, yet the game still has a place in my heart. I would come across animations with the game's characters in them and thought "wow, those look pretty cool", lo and behold, this is the place that they're coming from. I figured I could try and give it a shot too, I've always thought sprite animations were awesome, so I'm kind of eager to learn. I hope I can eventually become as good as some of the people here.
You’ll fit right in, my friend. Welcome to the forum! I recommend hopping into the Maplemation Discord if you haven’t already and hang out with us there. We’re more than happy to give you a hand or any pointers you need, so best of luck with your endeavors and I look forward to seeing you around!