God yeah. Although I will only unleash her onto it once it's been through you chaps. Some of the English is a bit ropey in places and although I can sweep up some of it, there will be a lot left that needs doing.
Ooooh, that's an odd question. The thesis was more difficult because I had no idea what it was the examiners wanted. So I would create something and they would shake their heads. That went on for ages. I had to please two people and two people alone, once they were happy I could graduate.
With Icar, I think I have a pretty good idea what makes a good roleplaying game. Certainly a playable one. I know what it is I am trying to achieve and the only person I'm really writing it for is me. Of course, I do hope other people will play it and I am thrilled when people do but I am my own examiner.