The former. I've got a basic engine ready.
Obviously, I can't draw.
EDIT:
Never use PhotoBucket. I doesn't even display a 32k .PNG file. :P
EDIT2: The bottom bar, "The Health Point/Mockery Point" bar, uses the CL7 vitural console's bar2map feature. The Bar above that is a text bar (text2map), with myself, logged in as "Guest", saying the infamous phrase, "Hello world!". They sortta "stack" on each other; if you've ever played Operation Flashpoint, you'll know what I mean. Clothes can be equiped into different slots, like the Wacky Space Goggles and Pickle Hat. That's something I programed in for this game. Anyway, I started this game today, so I'd say I'm doing good enough for a newbie.