Hi ( sorry for my bad english because i'm french )
I enjoyed a lot playing this game.
But, i think, this game could be better.
( So, it's not critic, i just give a few ideas to improve )
I played a lot to Abalone, and when you are a strong player, the initial setup is very boring, it's better to start with the belgian daisy.
For Empire plateau, if you play with a beginner, you can win in 2 moves, but if you play a strong player, the game can finish in 300 moves or more.
Perhaps testing other variations.
For exemple not allowing the small armies of value 2 to move backward.
And not allowing the emblem to conquer the opposite base.
Adding this rules ( or other rules it's just an example ) will probably increase the number of strategic moves possible.
Good luck
I enjoyed a lot playing this game.
But, i think, this game could be better.
( So, it's not critic, i just give a few ideas to improve )
I played a lot to Abalone, and when you are a strong player, the initial setup is very boring, it's better to start with the belgian daisy.
For Empire plateau, if you play with a beginner, you can win in 2 moves, but if you play a strong player, the game can finish in 300 moves or more.
Perhaps testing other variations.
For exemple not allowing the small armies of value 2 to move backward.
And not allowing the emblem to conquer the opposite base.
Adding this rules ( or other rules it's just an example ) will probably increase the number of strategic moves possible.
Good luck
