OK some good points morgy. in answer to a few of your questions just making #s so I make sure I get in all the answers I wanted to
#1 As DM I plan on taking magical weapons and the arena setting into consideration when I set up the battle. IE a 10th level bard vs a 10th level Berseker, the setting and/or chosen magical weapon would probably be allowed in the bard's favor to try to even the score so to say, so as not to allow all classes to use their abilities.
#2 I think 85 points is a good general max number for a limit. I will again potentially be flexible based on certain races/classes. This will not be set in stone, certain exceptions can/will be made. I like to be a fairly flexible DM.
#3 I'm certainly down with monsters. After a character proves themselves in single combat. I will definitely consider proposals for mutlicharacter battles, and VS monster battles.
#4 like the octagon there will be healers standing by, but there will also be a possibility of limbs being severed and accidental death, as always.
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personally I'm pumped about the weapon shop idea, once somone gets enough money, I'm sure you will all appreciate it. I am going to put some pretty cool items in there. Also if there are any specific weapons/items requests for the magical items/weapons shops Ide be happy to have them. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Please send more comments, I've been thinking about this for a while now, I think it will be a lot of fun, and give me something to do at work.
*whistles innocently*