Been an avid RPGer since 1977 and my first (White Box) games of D&D. Learned about Runequest a couple of years later and was hooked by the logic and simplicity of the rules. Been a BRP (and similar) devotee ever since.
I don't have a group at present either, but I'd be happy to test and critique the optional character creation and naval battle rules for you.
Stephen Posey
stephenlposey@earthlink.net