For starters, at least allow starting with any hero/upgrading Pixies/upgrading Psychos. These rule changes can be introduced all at once or in parts.
For testing, I propose introducing these rule changes on the Jebus Cross template for trial, since it is on Jebus Cross that Conflux does not appear as imbalanced as it is considered in the community on other templates.[/B]
Why change the rules right away, even for testing? First, play at least 20 funky games yourself with those who agree with your proposal. And only then, if both you and those you played with consider this idea correct, write your collective opinion here. If there are many of you, then it would be worth changing the rules.
And in general, why strengthen Conflux? Do you think it's weak?