Hello all,
I've just been bouncing a new game idea in my head lately. It would be a wargame set in a fantasy setting, with different players (Resembling various tribes, families, cities, etc. haven't completely decided yet) as they fight to rule the nation. There are a few twists, mainly with the way players interact, as well players will be able to destroy or attempt to get different tribes on the map to join them. This is just a general overview, but I have a few questions that I need opinions on:
1. Hexagonal or Territorial Map?
I know there are benefits of both, and right now I'm looking at a hexagonal map that can change for each play session, but a territorial map would definitely give the game a more cinematic feel, at the cost of flexibility.
2. Individual Unit Types or Entire Armies?
I started out my ideas with players being able to purchase a few types of units (Footmen, Mounted, Archers, Siege) that they would group together as they fought across the battlefield, but now I am leaning more towards having individual armies for each tribes, each with a few different stats (some being better at attack, some better at defending, some offering other various abilities), as well players can buy more generic armies to bolster their forces. Having individual units seems a bit cluttered and complicated, but it has a lot of cool options for flexibility.
3. For my last point, I think having some sort of turning point in the game where it goes from many players (4-6) battling to players forming (probably) more permanent teams. Player's would be encouraged to form alliances throughout the game, and would also be able to trade in various circumstances. Then, at some point in the game, a player will choose to compete for the final prize - control of the nation. Different players can join him or compete against him, and this will give players who are doing quite poorly to still have a chance at winning a minor victory by supporting a more powerful character.
Tell me your opinions or any ideas that you have on these ideas! I'm open to any criticism.
deFunkt29
