> > Sam, how about creating two modes in which the game engine could be used--the ordinary single-player game, and a "tournament" mode that would allow players to pit their favorite teams against one another?

(Much dialogue follows)

> After that, a multiplayer combat game using the characters from the CRPG is a very reasonable idea, and I'd be as or more excited about it than you.

Geez... I make one little nor-sequitur comment and look what I've started! It's good to be back! :-}
(It *is* a pretty cool idea, though, provided that (my two cents) the battles have to be agreed upon by both parties, so there exists no "newbie-hunting" - that discourages new players and then we can't beat on 'em later :-})

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