Turn-Based Strategy Game Survey

Please rank the following attributes in order of importance when deciding on purchasing a turn-based strategy game (1=Most Important, 5=Least Important):
1- Story and characters
1 and then some - Battle engine complexity and flexibility
3, but still important- Options available (in-battle save, text speed adjustment, rename characters, etc.)
2(Really a one but I put 2 to show I am open to different styles.)- Graphics
2(same as above)- Music and sound effects

Please pick the 2 best of the following choices that you would want most to see in a turn-based strategy game:

Many of these would be great so I'll just rate them.
5 - Competitive online play
2- Competitive offline play
1- Complete branching paths in the game
1- Branching paths that link back up after a couple battles in the game
1- Multiple levels of difficulty with different prizes/secrets unlocked on each level


Of the following two choices please indicate which would you rather have:
A) A party of self-made, personality-less characters but ultimate flexibility in choice of class
B) A party of full vibrant personalities and characters but with only a few sets or branches to choose from to grow them

Rather a mix of both choices.

A) A party of about 12 characters to control
B) A party of about 6 characters to control
Either option. However a1 is best with a2 same for the b options.

A mixed setup is best in my opinion

A) Every character having almost identical stats but the ability to grow them anyway
B) Each character having pros and cons and classes designed towards enhancing that character’s personality

Again,Same as before really.

Are there any options that you like or wish that every turn-based strategy game you’ve played should be required have? (such as text speed option, in-game battle save, turn-list, tutorial, etc.)
Tutorial is a must. Actually all are musts, but a tutorial is the most important.