geoschmo> Thanks, I sometimes like to try figuring out the "logic" behind the things that happen in fictional settings as a sort of game. You should hear some of the stuff I've come up with for explaining Star Trek.
I would be flattered if you posted this on your website, all I request is that you include my name and email address. Also, since this is just a work in progress, I'll eventually send you a finished Version to replace it with.
dmm> I've been using tactical combat, but except in one or two special cases I've been allowing them to resolve entirely under Auto. I can write descritions of the battles as they unfold that way, without knowing the outcome ahead of time (though so far most fights have been pretty straightforward scream-and-leap affairs).