Okay, let me see if I can pipe in...
1. I am having difficulty understanding the idea of teams. The way the
two core sides are divided is as follows.
Two realms are
randomly? selected to be the core realms for
the respective sides. Then each core realm will go about selecting
other realms (which may or may not be divided) to be part of their
team. (The idea in the end is to have even sides.)
Example: It is possible for example for Arnor to lead one side, and
Dunharrow to lead another, then Numenor is broken up and divided
among them if chosen. Did I interpret correctly?
2. I think that best two out of three can work. While it may take a little
time to reset in some instances, it overall shouldn't be a problem.
The only thing I see arising is issues with water breaks. When do you
have them. Maybe the battles should be planned so that a segment
of the war ends in a long battle, after which there is a water break???
3. In this instance, it seems like the Strategist would be ordering the War
Leader to their objective. I would say that should the war leader fall,
then the strategist could then enter battles. That could be the cost of
losing their battle commander. since the strategist would need to take
more time to plan ahead. (Sorta doing it on the fly.)
4. Definately post the rules the second you feel they are sound. I
remember when the rules for the invasion of Numenor came out
2 spring wars ago. They get people really interested and wanting to
know whats going down. furthermore, if they come knowing, then
there should be less fuss.
5. See my first question. Is this going to be a grand mix of realms. I
know that we get a kick and love to practice as a realm, and that
events are the only places to do that. With that in mind, you should
maybe leave it to the realm leaders ahead of time to secure their
allies. Then set a deadline like an hour before the event to present
their armies to you (the heralds) Then if necessary you can juggle
the teams, or employ wolfpack accordingly???
6. Not at the moment, but I'm really foggy on the teams thing.