
Agreed about the additional variables, I'd still have to log in to add them to templates if I wanted to utilize them.
But if you knew my particular situation and use, you'd understand why I want the array to be edited in it's own file and have the file in a place where the person updating it (someone without admin privileges) wont have access to accidentally break anything else for me to fix later. Call it pre-emptive damage control on my part.
If it's just a matter of preference (?), I'll leave it this way. I do appreciate your input!