(I use RM2k3, no clue what XP has to offer)
I'd like to see
1.) enemy animations
2.) the capacity to use 24-bit images (little tired of working around 8-bit)
3.) A selection between ABS and turn-style fighting (I HATE ABS, I like it better when it's really turn-taking instead of time-based)
4.) A function to do "Limit breaks" in different styles (Anger [hit so many times], Desperation [low health], Weapon/Item-based, etc)
5.) A sort of "Path" system to move characters in cutscenes instead of guessing how far they need to go...kinda like a drawing tool to create a line that they follow at that point in the cutscene, with the ability to set certain events
on that path to do different things
6.) yes, I agree, templates for char-, battle-, and face-sets
7.) simpler ability to allow player to hold or press keys while walking to do different things like run or jump instead of having to do so on a certain spot
8.) re-placement of characters in battles based on their Order
and maybe some cupcakes while I'm at it.