Doomed

I'm trying to create a system of analog movement with the joystick on a gamepad (specifically the Xbox 360 controller).

Here is my code for the create event:

max_speed = 12;

And here is my code for the step event:

hspeed = joystick_xpos(1) * max_speed;
vspeed = joystick_ypos(1) * max_speed;

if (joystick_xpos(1) = 0) {hspeed = 0;}
if (joystick_ypos(1) = 0) { vspeed = 0;}

The problem is, after releasing the joystick, the object continues and drifts in a left and/or up direction. As I've looked in debug mode, joystick_xpos and joystick_ypos do not return to 0 so therefore the object isn't stopped.

Is there a way I can get the joystick to return 0 when it isn't being moved so the object will stop, and if so what is it?

A while back I was searching the internet and I found a sprite sheet that looked like it came from the game Advanced Wars. The only thing was, is that the sprites were altered to look like soldiers that fought in World War II. There was Germany, Japan, and America. Now, I've lost the link to these sprites and I was wondering if someone could provide me with one, or upload the image itself and post it. The sheet should have each country's flag before the troops. Thanks.

Please Close.

Text-2-Speech
Convert Text Into Speech!

Name: Text-2-Speech
Category: Program
Size: Less Than One Mb (842 kb)
Version: 5.3 Registered
Resolution: 1024x768
Changes Resolution: No, but will fit any screen size
Mulitplayer: Nope
Download Links:
Host-A.net Mirror
64digits.com Mirror
Screenshots:

Welcome to the future with Three-Ring Software's Text-2-Speech Program! Convert text into speech easily with the click of a button! Over 15 voices to speak with and three voice speeds! You will need a text-to-speech engine installed on your computer if you do not already have one. To do this please read the Help file provided with the game. Windows XP users will also have to download Micorosoft Sapi 4 to let this work. You may think, "Why should I download the other programs just to use this program?" Simple. Those other files also benefit other programs currently on your computer, such as Microsoft Office and other things. No I will not be releasing the DLL to the public. It is for my own use, but things made from it are open to all. Currently the DLL only supports saving to wav files. Sorry.
All credit for sounds made with this program go to Text-2-Speech

Text-2-Speech Dll and Program are Copyright © 2005 Three-Ring Software.

Request away and I'll get'em done asap.  No requirements for posting, but remember all objects are 16x16.