Thanks for the tips, Astrid. Yes, I also have levels 2 & 3, and (while I've admittedly scanned ahead), you're probably right that I ought to wait until I've finished them before doing any decisive repainting. Alas, my bed moving will have to wait, as well, seeing as I've got a waterbed, and it's not a simple matter of shifting it in five minutes, as it would be for most people. ^_^;
I'll stick with what I can do for now -- enhancing and balancing elements with activations.
