[Stone Mill]

That is a very interesting idea, S_J...

I guess when I suggested the macro map idea, I was thinking that it was a layer outside of actual game terms. To ease administration and set-up, the games would start from scratch. Roleplaying occurred outside of actual SEIV turns.

Some cool possibilities include multi-border systems where 2 players ally against a third (should the map dictate the engagement).

However, I was just throwing the idea out there, and it can be used in a few different models. I'd like to hear more elaboration of how the game can be used in a roleplaying capacity...

and of course, the simpler, the better. But of course all good things require some kind of effort.