Thanks for the insights, Cogs.  :)  I'm glad you're flexible about different approaches.  It's also nice to know that, as GM, you have such nuanced thoughts on these subjects; I don't get the impression that too many people on Elliquiy have well-thought-out views on these matters.  Then again, I guess I don't either, really.<br/><br/>Incidentally, since this game is inspired by comic books, at least in part, it's worth mentioning that comics have a long tradition of mentioning characters' thoughts via the venerable old "word balloon" ... Although there's also a school of modern comics writers who scoff at the device and refuse to use it.  But, I tend to think those writers would rather be writing movies and think of writing comics as slumming.  But I digress ...  *removes nerd glasses*