To make it stand out and not look to much like CR, we can add the special powers, make a different type of map and add some unique rules.
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We can add some rules that allow battles which are not related to chess (like making army strengths and then fighting or smth like that).
So I was thinking of a unique game for this club as CP suggested, and this is what came to my mind-
We are making this loosely based on JRR Tolkien and we’re going to take some ideas from CR.
There will be 6 (or more, depending on members during the start) races, namely, Hobbits, Elves, Orcs, Ents, Dwarves, and Wizards (I know they’re not a race but let’s put it). If we need more races later I can maybe add humans, trolls, maiar, uruks, balrogs, and what not.
I will make or take a map of the fantasy world, with each race possessing a portion, and one or more than one unclaimed portion(s). The races play VC, live or daily to get a land, and the first race to own the whole world wins. Races will also have special powers like removing a particular player from an opponent race from one match only (I’m thinking about more powers).
This is my basic idea, we still need a good name for the game and detailed rules, so after I take all of your suggestions and finalize everything, we are expected to start it on the beginning of June or July. EDIT 9/1/23: Sorry for the delay; we will be starting this within a couple of days. Ready? --PegKnights
Gimme your ideas, suggestions, and thoughts on this please.