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Guys:) feel free to change the monster names to something else:) and I won't mind if you replace the Illithid hero with someone else:).
Also, as Herr Psmith (aka Andrey Lensky, editor of the magazine "Best Computer Games") wrote (I'm not claiming to give the EXACT phrase...): "Before creating a race, you should first fully consider its interconnectedness and tactical-strategic features, rather than starting with a beautiful model and a catchy name." So, in my opinion, if you're going to do it, then:
1) NOT Nigan. Any other name! Otherwise, it will create an unwanted association with Nigan from the third game, which it doesn't resemble at all. (Recommendation)
2) Illithid - the hero. Replace him with any other creature. (Idea)
3) Make some of the creatures so that they are only controlled by THIS type of hero. (For all the others, the creatures have +2 to everything and a permanent "berserk" effect.) (This is my idea:))
4) If the hero is an Illithid:) then let him move around. By the way, you can easily create interesting abilities for the race based on the "Illithid" concept. (Idea)
5) By the way, regarding the names of the monsters, I suggest changing the most "obvious" ones. Again, unwanted associations:).
And in general, I'm ready to help with the concept if needed. I remember that Andrey and I worked on the amphibian race for a long time, but we created an almost perfect "tactical design document".
Added 2 minutes later
+ Ar, Nigan is actually from the third game. Warlock + Gnomes... And Nigan is from the third game:)
Also, as Herr Psmith (aka Andrey Lensky, editor of the magazine "Best Computer Games") wrote (I'm not claiming to give the EXACT phrase...): "Before creating a race, you should first fully consider its interconnectedness and tactical-strategic features, rather than starting with a beautiful model and a catchy name." So, in my opinion, if you're going to do it, then:
1) NOT Nigan. Any other name! Otherwise, it will create an unwanted association with Nigan from the third game, which it doesn't resemble at all. (Recommendation)
2) Illithid - the hero. Replace him with any other creature. (Idea)
3) Make some of the creatures so that they are only controlled by THIS type of hero. (For all the others, the creatures have +2 to everything and a permanent "berserk" effect.) (This is my idea:))
4) If the hero is an Illithid:) then let him move around. By the way, you can easily create interesting abilities for the race based on the "Illithid" concept. (Idea)
5) By the way, regarding the names of the monsters, I suggest changing the most "obvious" ones. Again, unwanted associations:).
And in general, I'm ready to help with the concept if needed. I remember that Andrey and I worked on the amphibian race for a long time, but we created an almost perfect "tactical design document".
Added 2 minutes later
+ Ar, Nigan is actually from the third game. Warlock + Gnomes... And Nigan is from the third game:)
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