What about a map when you press start or something, it tells you were you are and tells you how to get to different places. Also, another idea is you can choose the option for the character to run or walk. Also to earn money there could be a thing were you mine for gold silver ect... then when you find some of it you can take it to the local shop thing and trade it for money. And... someone mentioned earlier eating, well there could be one of those western type cafe things. And last but not least, when entering a shop, instead of it being a black screen (when you enter the shop) it can have a 3d picture of what ever you are entering.