I don't know squat (why I'm asking people who do know squat) but! is using a physics engine like havok plausible for capes. You know so they wave all nice and fancy? Or are there some conflicting ideals- i.e. Terms of Services', money, some sort of copyright ordeal. I really, LOVE wavy cloth.
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For those with troubles ---> http://www.havok.com/products/cloth