I have some cool ideas. I'm very happy with the Avernum engine. I'll probably leave it alone wfor Avernum 2, except for a few improvements and new features. We'll mainly be spending out time fleshing out and improving the world. What most people don't realize is how harmless most spiders are.
Tarantulas are very delicate creatures.
A fall from a few inches can kill them. There are only 2 sorts of spiders in this country who can actually harm people, and, with medical attention, they aren't actully dangerous. None of this can cure a phobia, of course, but it does make borderline people feel more comfortable. I love my tarantula.