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I wouldn't vote for increasing map size. I don't want to be the party pooper but the focus should be on finishing the map first. Last map (The TD) wasn't finished because the contributing members got busy with other projects or busy irl..
This. Fill the map up before making the map bigger!
Reconverging at a hub is certainly interesting for storytelling; though the Lich's Hall currently doesn't do this (though i guess it connects from the shipwreck which should tell the story instead).
How many hubs are we aiming for? From Wreck to Scenario 9, there's 8 scenarios in between, so connecting each hub there should be 8 scenarios, so i think in total we should (realistically) aim for 4 hubs in total which would mean 24 scenarios in total.
I agree that Jack needs an upgrade. The map has been sort of balanced (sort of) around the fact that Jack does nothing at the moment, but adding some cool abilities might be fun. (adding a heal would be a good idea for sure).
Since it's an RPG-style map, i think Jack should be able to learn/acquire skills on his way, e.g. each Scenario could give jack the option of learning an ability, and should have some degree of customization. HOWEVER i think at this point things should be kept simple, so letting him choose to be a warrior/priest/whatever at the start might be a good idea. This will also give a story element at the start (sort of).
I'm also busy in life at the moment (Halloween around the corner, plus IRL work) and any free time i have goes to my own project at the moment, so my activity on this will be low. Though, i will keep my eye on things.