Stratagem Design Project

A few more words on the background of the Board Game... As one of the players of Patrimonium Imperii you find yourself in the tumultuous struggle for power in the summer of 337, just after the great emperor Constantine has passed away. You and your relatives (i.e. the other players) will have to fight for your claims to the throne. Think "Game of Thrones" set in the Late Antiquity! Historically, only the three biological sons of Constantine survived the Summer of Blood 337, and most evidence points to Constantius as of one the chief instigators of the massacre within the family. A thorough investigation is presentedin this  fascinating thesis on the events , eminently written by R.W. Burgess. It's like looking into the details of a crime investigation! Following the death of his father in 337, Constantine II initially became emperor jointly with his brothers Constantius II and Constans, with the Empire divided between them and their cousins, the Caesars Dalm

Below is the introduction to the game. This is all very much WIP, and will grow and change over time. The basic outline is however taking shape. Overall  Scope The Idea behind this game BGPI is a boardgame that illustrates the power struggle in the early 4th century Roman Empire. It may be played as a "stand-alone" boardgame - or it may act as an operational layer to tactical games ranging from Tabletop Wargaming to digital wargames such as Field of Glory II or Total War (Attila Total War primarily, but it's possible to imagine Rome Total War with the mod "Rise of Christianity" as well).  Clashes between armies on the Map Board may be resolved "in-game" or by employing "external tools" for resolution. Guides for translating strategic situations into Field Battles are included for several Rule System as DBA, DBMM and Impetus. The background  Constantine the Great dead, no heir to the throne appointed. The Idea behind this g

Developer Diary part 02 Testing some different styles for illustration - in this case it's the pictures for the Unit Cards (Roman) that needs a nice style. Below examples of Roman Missile Cavalry Illustration.

Researching and looking for good example pictures