animation_delay

Javascript and DHTML animation is surprisingly easy to build. setInterval function was used for animation. The init function of this plug in takes a graphic containing animation frames. Other parameters should be modified internally in the js file. The gif sprite transparency feature is very effective at creating game-like sprites. The character sprite is always playing the running animation whether the keys are pressed or not.

Controls
Only works in Firefox - The keyboard controls were implemented by intercepting the window.keydown events. Use Left and Right arrow keys to move the character. The controls code could easily be ported to other browsers.

Sprite animation
The frames are stored in Aladdin64.gif, a continuous 64x64 sprite set from the Aladdin game (SNES version). Only the background sprite image position is changed to simulate animation. All animation frames are described by a single .gif file - Aladdin64.gif.