Not to derail Ryan’s thread, but this has been great to read, and it made me wish other accomplished IF authors would occasionally make threads like this, where folks can ask questions. Maybe a couple of times a year? For a week or two? An “Ask Emily” thread or an “Ask Plotkin” thread would be wonderful to see. Because of course all accomplished IF writers have the time and inclination to answer questions as thoroughly as Ryan has done. Anyway, thanks for doing this, Ryan!