Honestly!! Earlier in the development cycle, BFC mentioned that PBEM might get cut because the file sizes would get too large. Instantly, the board was filled with wailing and gnashing of teeth. "Give us PBEM! We don't care about file size!! We'll find a way!!! If we can't play PBEM, we'll DIE!!!!!!!"
Already people are complaining about file sizes.
Find a way. PBEM has been included (probably against better judgement) as a courtesy to you, the fans.
Oh, and hello. I haven't been here for three years or so, I think. But this CMSF thingy looks very appetizing