Possibly the one your talking about is the original that I edited to create this one. Was so long ago I forget what the original looked like exactly. But why your background stayed blue. Possibly because the file is linking to the wrong background image. Not sure if you were messing around with it (which is fun to do) Perhaps the link was changed. Or perhaps there was a conflict between the two similar themes. But then if I recall the resources were packaged separately which would suggest conflict wouldn't ordinarily happen. I don't know without looking at the situation personally, but I don't use Adium any more so keep trying. Perhaps you take a look into the package and have a look at what background is inside the one you downloaded.

Regards, Me aka EkDor @ Cubixel

Sorry about the lack of response and that I haven’t gotten onto this. But I no longer use Adium, nor do I know much about coding. I just did allot of trial and error to get the results I wanted; mostly changing values, making obvious code changes and graphics (graphics is where my skill is). So I doubt I will be making the changes you’re asking for. I understand it must be frustrating as I had this happening with just about every theme I liked.

If someone wants to take this out of my hands feel free to do so. I just recommend that you acknowledge the original artist who did the original theme. Perhaps just leave a comment here to let others know you have an improved next version of this under your own account and name etc. for those who do like this one.

Regards, Me aka EkDor @ Cubixel