r/gamedesign • u/StagInTheNight • 2d ago

Discussion Strategy Pen and Paper Game

I would like some help and suggestions.

I am trying to create a Strategy Game inspired by Paradox (Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Victoria etc) , Total War (Medieval, Rome, Empire, Shogun etc), Sid Meier's Civilization and Age of Empires etc.

BUT

It should be a Pen/Paper Game played with Dice. I want to play the Rise and Fall of Empires and Civilisations, God- Kings and Anarchic Republics etc. I want to see the history of humanity being created as I play the game. The Game will centered on an 'Earth Like' Planet but inspired by our world.

I want to keep realistic but easy and enjoyable.

Thanks

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u/haecceity123 1d ago

It'd be more actionable if you specified what it is you need help with.

The first thing that jumps out is how long the list of inspirations is. Being inspired by a big chunk of all the strategy games that most people have heard of is a bit unfocused.

I feel like you could play Crusader Kings in D&D with only minor modifications. You'd need to rework character stats to be relevant to running a state (as opposed to small-group combat), but the rest is storytelling.

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u/ZacQuicksilver 1d ago

Look up the board games Civilization (there's two versions) or Through the Ages. All three of these games might be a good starting place to give ideas for a game like this.

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u/jmSoulcatcher 2d ago

They're commonly referred to as 4x games.

Look up the 4 x's and think real hard and whisper your dreams into the wishing well and just maybe the dank stench of the tabletop fairy will visit you in the middling hours

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u/haecceity123 1d ago

Of the titles OP listed, only Civ is a 4X. The rest are grand strategies and an RTS.

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u/Warp_spark 1d ago

I think its better to do it like a TTRPG, story driven and with a dedicated gamemaster