INTERFACE

Finally figured something out, took long enough.

Key concept here is that I want to use the same interface for ALL in-game actions, no matter what it is, outside of combat. 

Biggest problem is Flash and the limitations that imposes. I don't have infinite vertical space like all the other spreadsheet games. I have 600 pixels. 

So, I'm stealing Echo Bazaar's "card" system for actions:

Coupled with Elements' intelligent use of Flash to condense things

And came up with this piece of #*%$...

But then thought about it REALLY HARD and ended up here: