public static void main( String[] args ) {

        //As usual, move the begin-comment bar down as you progressively 
        //test each new bit of functionality...

        //loading...
        YoRPG game = new YoRPG();

        int encounters = 0;

        while( encounters < MAX_ENCOUNTERS ) {
            if ( !game.playTurn() )
                break;
            encounters++;
            System.out.println();
        }

        System.out.println( "Thy game doth be over." );
        /*=============================================

          =============================================*/

    }//end main