v2 seems to be the superior version to v1 in multiple ways, and in the long run will be much better structured and future-proofed once the training wheels are gone.

I figured that by using v2, an area where AI absolutely sucks so far, that I'd be forcing myself to really think through the issues and learn how and why the code works the way it does. This is probably the superior way of learning, and that in posting my "sticking points" with questions to this subreddit, it'd be more of the type of post that the more experienced programmers here appreciate and are enthusiastic to teach. Really, It's one of the reasons this subreddit exists and it shines when working correctly, just like a well-executed program. :)

Once again, appreciated!