By definition, if they are in suspended animation, they are animate:-)) (even if it's suspended) - as long as the suspension isn't by a rope round the neck, in which case (after suitable time) they are dead:-) btw - I have updated my definition after seeing catlin's post.. I can't really comment on this idea - I think it'll have to be up to the adjudicators. I hope it goes through, - I'd like to see all those flashy light and textures:-)) Cheers, Diolma