non-programmer's opinion......

[Richard Honeycutt <rhoneycutt at skylands dot net>]

	I have been following this discussion with interest and have an opinion or 
two of my own ( for what its worth ).....

I think that Python would be best for a scripting language as its OO and has 
many libraries for UI buidling and game programming ( for sdl, gtk+, Tkinter, 
Pygame, etc.) and tools available. 

It could replace the gdl and by having more capabilities, allow more to be 
done. By being simple to learn, more people ( like myself ) could be 
encouraged to help develope things. ( I like FORTH but many do not )

Just my opinion ( a mostly uniformed one at that )

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Is it possible to build 'chains of command' between units so that a command to 
an upper level unit would be carried out by units lower in the chain?

Will facing and its effects ever make it to the game? ( for tactical battles, 
air combat and some naval combat. ) 

I understand it would impact a lot of other things, but I am just curious.

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I love this game and want to contribute in any way I can.
I just am lousy at programming.

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With respect
	Richard Honeycutt