[Double_Deuce]

Would you have an operational map where movement would take place between battles?

How were you planning to set up the sides? Would players get command of specific units? I think this point is a primary cause for player boredom as you end up with the same people playing each other over and over, Pbem after Pbem as their units operate in the same area and are continually make contact. BUT if you take away the players having the feel of operating a specific unit they feel ownership for that also lessens player interest.

Personally, I think with the all ideas floating around out there it might be good to get a group together to work on a single idea and incorporate all the best parts into something that would work long term.

I really like Skirmisher's "grid type map idea" for the operational concept and he seems to be keeping it small so that should help keep it flowing smoother over time.