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will there be a beta for it?

...if money became an issue (and RTS2 is as awesome as it sounds) Cactus could host official tournaments, charge a fee, and give a portion to whoever put the program together.

I'm not saying "fundraiser" tournaments... Like legit tournies.. just played from the comfort of your own home

continue to expand the online playing community. Hopping on the computer is way easier than traveling anywhere.. like from 10 to 100 (or more) miles for a local/regional tournament (especially if you don't drive, or have family/work obligations). Expand the NRS points and prizes awarded for winning online tournaments, expand the events offered (T1 2P, T2 2P, TI multiplayer, T2 multiplayer etc.) The closest playgroup for me is about an 1 and a half away... I would be much more likely to attend and pay for a tournament if I could just play from my living room..

Now, I know a lot of people complain this defeats the reason for Redemption: good fellowship... So  online tournaments shouldn't replace the real deal, it should just be considered as good alternative for some of the smaller tournaments.

And this way [if money did become an issue for the development and upkeep of RTS 2] ...make guys like me pay for the convenience  ...instead of paying to use the program, or paying for cards that you might already own.

That's exciting! I think I might enjoy online play more than the real thing... I know this is a *collectible* card game.. But RTS has leveled the playing field.. Where the player who doesn't have all the resources to obtain big name cards isn't left out! The player with the best game play/strategy/draw wins!

but keep an ear out

I'll be keeping two ears out! 

i would love to participate in the making/helping out/testing/whatever else needs to be done of RTS2 or Redemption Live! or whatever other name it may have, for I am rather skilled with code. What language will it be in?

And if my opinion matters at all here, RTS2 should be open source.

I would work very hard for no money if I got to help out!!
and that open source thing isn't just a bad idea...