Magical the Unicorn - A Simplified Faction Co-Designed With My Little Girl
My little girl adores Root - typically playing the Vagabond with some help.
However, today, as she was coloring a unicorn I had printed for her (illustrated by the ever talented Mr. Ferrin), I had an epiphany: why don’t I just design her own, simplified faction (that used her unicorn) for her?
So, with her assistance, that’s just what I did! I present (named after a favorite stuffed animal) ‘Magical the Unicorn’.
My goal in designing this was to make a faction that was as simple as possible mechanically, while still allowing her to make interesting decisions.
We played one game this evening - Unicorn and Lizards. With the unicorn taking the win! I didn’t play cutthroat as I could’ve, but I didn’t take it that easy ha! But, the biggest thing: my little girl had so much fun!
Overall, I’d say the first draft was a great success; cheers!
4 points by tallon.simmons - updated 55 days ago | 6 comments | report | subscribe
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tallon.simmons 7 months ago | 3 points
No, not particularly. Though, I'm currently contemplating making a few more kid/beginner gamer friendly factions for Root.
philryuh 7 months ago | 2 points
That's some fantastic parenting right there :D
1nf1n1ty 7 months ago | 2 points
Now that is some parental dedication! Nice job!
tallon.simmons 7 months ago | 2 points
Ha, thanks!
trentellingsen 7 months ago | 1 point
This is brilliant. Well done!
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philryuh 7 months ago | 2 points[-]
Are there any other games you want to do something similar with?