GDE PROJECT PROPOSALRevanth N R

CLASSIC BOARD GAMES

• Chess, Stratego, Risk

• Static board and components

• Fixed rules

• Same game with varying strategies every time.

RPG BOARD GAMES

• Dynamic boards

• Configuration changes every game

• Quest based rules

• Ex. Descent, Settlers of catan, Twilight Imporium

HYBRID CONCEPT

• Starts with a static board and components as usual.

• Pick a race, choose a starting point, spread out, conquer territories.

• Goal: Achieve global domination.• Eliminate all opponents• Build a victory monument• Collect 4 Stars

Control a continentAmass resources etc.

• Mission cards with rewards.Modified Map of Risk Board Game used only for illustration

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAME

• Choices of the players during the game effects the future games.

• Control a continent for 5 games – Name the continent permanently.

• Amass resources for 5 games – Wealthy trader. Add a permanent naval route between any two territories.

• Win 2 consecutive games – Establish a city in a territory and name it.

• Players get to create and destroy the components permanently.

• Leave your imprint on the board and mould your own plot.

Trisha’s

continent

Shashank’s trail

Ashenvale

Outland

Modified Map of Risk Board Game used only for illustration

WHAT MORE ?

• Journal to record history of game.

• Sealed pouches opened when specific action occurs.

• Add more content to the game.

• Unlocks more territories, rules, components etc.

• Missions unveil history with clues to discover more hidden content.

• NPC units (AI) and allies.

Trisha’s

continent

Shashank’s trail

Ashenvale

Outland

Modified Map of Risk Board Game used only for illustration

BATTLE MECHANICS

DEFEND (Y) → ATTACK (X) ↓

Infantry Armoured Cavalry(armour – a)

Ranged Unit

Infantry X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender win

∑(X-Y) > a , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender win

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender win

Armoured Cavalry(armour – a)Attacks 3 units

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender safe∑(Y-X) > a, Attacker lost

X >Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender win

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender safe∑(Y-X) > a, Attacker lost

Ranged Unit(range – R)

Areal damage on infantry

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender Safe

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender Safe

X > Y , Attacker winX = Y , DrawX < Y , Defender Safe

GAMEPLAY SKILLS

• Different types of units each with its own attack and defence skills.

• Manoeuvres of units across territories for strong defence or attack formations.

• Battle strategies and missions for collecting stars involve reasoning.

• Deck of cards add randomness to quests and powers.

• Euro-style board game.

• Stochastic, Partial Information game.

THEME

• Fantasy novels – Game of thrones, LOTR, Hobbit etc.

• History – Vijayanagara Empire wars, Mouryan wars, World wars etc.

• Mythology – Mahabharat

• Fictional story

• Pros/Cons ?• Novels, History and mythology have linear & fixed plot. Less surprises and

customization.• Fictional story

Can have non-linear & unexplored plot. Allow players to create their own story, lots of surprises and more customization.

ADITI – The Lost Chapters