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It doesn't. It's unrelated to the series and a bad game in general.

Other players' names are viewable once you enter the WiFi mode.

There hasn't been any news whatsoever on a new Suikoden being released, ds, console, or otherwise. It is very likely there isn't one in development, as previous key players in the franchise are working on other projects..

The level up stats are set for each character regardless of equipment. Their stats can be improved by equipping different equipment, but it doesn't affect their level up.

It should work out fine then.

It's been a while since I picked the game up, but I think you can go to Erin in the castle's inn, and she'll let you add party members.

Basically, it's a turn-based RPG system, much like Suikoden 1-2-4-5. The reason why people say it's boring is that most, if not all battles, bosses or not, seem to be easily doable with just the "auto-battle" (everyone does regular attack) button. Story is good, customization with equipment and abilities is neat, characters are pretty interesting. Even if battles are easy, this game is worth a...

They go automatically, iirc. Just put the girls in the party when you accept the quest.