yup that's exactly it!  I started that with the basics for learning purposes, that being the most advanced and complicated project I'd done in java up till that time.  I figured if I coded it right I'd be able to easily upgrade it with better enhancements in the future.  However, to ensure I do everything right, multiplayer and all, I'm sure I'll restart it from scratch  But that's the gameplay concept I have in mind.  However with jpct I'll be able to have the fight scenes more like FF7.  Hopefully you won't be disappointed with what I turn up!