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The question is whether the usernames and passwords are important enough to be utilizing SSL over. It's simply a username and password to a simple forum which, incidentally, is not exactly very huge so utilizing security protocols for this would be nice but not exactly a requirement, considering the scenario. Plus, the overhead incurred from the use of SSL and the complications that might occur are all factors to be considered.

Of course it's important. There is no reason not to. Passwords are sent over plain text. Not everyone is going to keep separate credentials for their accounts. This is a disservice to everyone by not having it. I use multiple accounts, but that does not mean you do.

Security doesn't just stop at SSL either.

I'm hoping for a better mechanic than just straight digits. I'd love to see stats like Range, Lethality Range, Mechanics, then extra denominations such as Plasma, Melts Metal, Armor Piercing, etc.

Not to mention the person utilizing the weapon would change the dynamics of gun. You don't give someone with low stats a nice sniper rifle. No, you give them a rapid fire gun for cover fire.

I would love to see more tactics that we could utilize with each player. Set modes / responsibilities for them to take when in combat.

I think that a system similar to Dwarf Fortress would be cool, where you can use ores and resources to craft items which can then be traded on for anything important. Higher levels of crafting could mean better quality items to be traded for more items

Barter system is definitely a good currency in a place with no real authoritative government other than your own colony.

like taking all your guns for a really really high price.

Oh this could be a fun idea. Trade all your guns and the person you traded them with raids you immediately, however if they know you didn't trade all of your weapons then they probably won't raid you.

So many possibilities with this.

Should be a no brainer. You need to be forcing SSL on the connection to the forum. Otherwise, usernames and passwords are sent clear text over the wire.