Well since this is supposed to be a RPG I think a lineage system should be used. One like in Crusader Kings or like the system in the Total War series. It would really expand the game play options especially will heirs and traits.
Aloha! Wow this is something else - really cool. It brings back lots of memories from my misspent youth gaming. As busy as my schedule is with running a company and setting up another one I would make time to help with the development of this game.
Sweet! EWoM has its own forum now. The fact it is based on the Silmarillion has me really stoked for it to be honest. It was one of my favorite stories as a child - along with all the other JRRT stuff. I'm a big head on graphics but to be honest game play will always win the day. Let's hope it really rocks. I so miss MoM, MoO & SimC. Anyway I really like the artistic style. It has that 70's fantasy graphic art pen and ink visual quality to it, a very elegant touch if done right to be sure