I adore AR. ADORE. I want to pimp it to the world! I'm glad I'm not the only one.
The separate Games may harm the Author Games. I say that due to the fest fatigue that is running rampant. We want to keep that from happening to our Champions, if possible, which could mean posting mid-year, to separate our fest from the pack. But we can only do that if we amalgamate - otherwise the two Games will be too close. Can't have that, either.
IAWTC re comments. But, we thought we'd consider it. If we do it, it will be based on quality - best reviewer, or whatever. Maybe poll the teams for best reviewer of the week - the Champions could decide.