Wow, I really enjoyed this! From the gameplay videos I watched of Chrono Trigger, I thought that game was going to be a lot like what this game was, and was sorely disappointed. Fortunately someone like you came along and made just the game I was looking for! The small grid makes me think a little bit of Megaman Battle Network while the AP system is a simple system for making a strategy RPG.
The graphics are really nice - the Madness thing is a little played out but for gaming purposes it's really convenient because there are many subtle differences between outfits that make customization instantly recognizable on player avatars without being too complex or gimmicky. The sound effects are nice and crisp, while the soundtrack reminded me a bit of Vagrant Story. Cool. One visual aspect I didn't like was the general layout - I mean, it looks fine but I wish there were a way to show an overview grid mode too, since it would have been easier to look at.
One thing I will say about the gameplay is that it seemed a little long to me, and keyboard control would have also been nice just to make things run a little more smoothly. Mainly it's just the length - the battles are not altogether that different from each other, and there's too many of them. The map is too big. I would have downsized it a little and just made the game shorter. Yes, I like the looting aspect and upgrades, but I could do without all of the random battles in between areas. When I was playing and Firefox crashed I said screw it - this game is fun, but redoing all of the tedious battles simply isn't worth it.
Best strategy RPG I've played in a damn long time though.