I don't think the old Isla Lostundo got quite as soap opera-ish as this one looks like it's going to be. Partially because even though I set up stuff the same (for the most part), I was too determined to let them all be happy, so any conflict quickly went away.

Adam and Tarise were a bit of a surprise for me. In the original version of the 'hood, Adam grew up and married Mari while Tarise started as an adult and was the 'Other Woman' in Lawerence and Laurel's situation. Rebe, though, has always been made of awesome. He's always been one of my favorites. :)