I have thought how I would like to see a modified d20 real time type hydride. I always thought the d20 system lack any sense of urgency in it. Fight could always be paused, and the consequence minimal. Not to say that is not say you can't pause with a pause button, though in the d20 the urgency just seemed to be missing for me. When I first bought KOTOR I was kind of hoping the game was like the final level of Jedi Academy, with the player teaming up with two other Jedi, only I was hoping for some squad type options for the two Jedi's since KOTOR was pushing a 3 characters system. If done right I don't see why you would have to loose any of the story elements or couldn't create well done stat based character. I think stats could be used in a myriad of new and creative ways As with any game, but even more so in this concept, the most important aspect is having a smart AI.