thanks. i dont think confusion will be enough of a problem to force me to revive a character. things like petrification, traps and instant death are though. i think most fights are possible with one character anyway. im starting the game now so it wont be long before my challenge begins.
i think i can beat bottomswell if i act quickly and use a limit break. ive been playing FF7 for over 3 hours pretty much non stop and am at aeris's house before the shinra building.