This game looks great, and different, but honestly, I can't see this working.
1. Maps - Yes, huge maps is great and all, but I would imagine they'd lag horribly. I'm no game designer, but I think they'd lag unless Sphere can handle large stuff like that. And even though big maps are awesome, why the hell would you need that many houses? Hell, you might as well add China Town and a railway system. Most people probably won't visit half of those, so it'd just be wasting space. I know you're going for "realistic", but c'mon, huge maps just won't cut it. Hell, I've even read you've got lost in Viridian before, and you made it. What'll people who just began playing do?
2. Customizable Character - I personally like the idea of being able to change your character, but how will you manage the trainer sprites in a battle? Will you have specific sprites for every single combination? =\
3. Every Region - It's a hawt idea, but c'mon. That ,alone, will take a year or two to map out every single route, town, and anything else. And at the rate this project is going, that's being generous.
4. Online - It's a smexy idea. 'Nuff said.
Overall, the project overall could use some work, but it's good enough. Take my points into consideration if you will and use to to shape your game into perfection.
And I swear to the holy lord if somebody dares to say I'm trolling or flaming I'm snap their neck in half. It's called critique, as in I'm helping better the game with my own opinions. Too many people think this game is the best thing since sliced bread, but you have to look at the facts. This game hasn't had any real advancement since god knows when. It's almost been a year since this thread was posted and look how far Arcane is. I'm not impressed yet. This game has potential, but can't reach it because of the many flaws.