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As a chess player, I really enjoy chess variants, especially those involving randomness. I've spent quite a lot of time playing Dice Chess.
The concept of choosing only your pieces is really interesting, and it definitely makes me want to play more. But the biggest problem is that I can't recognize the pieces at all. At a glance, I have absolutely no idea whether a particular dog is a rook, a knight, or anything else.
And it's not just because the pieces look very similar. Even if they looked radically different from one another, I'd still have the same problem, because I honestly wouldn't feel like putting in the effort to memorize which one is which.
I think you should build on the fact that chess players already know the pieces and how they move, rather than making them feel completely lost.
If the pieces get redesigned, I'll definitely give the game another shot and try to get really good at it!
I understand that having to choose between 5 cards right from the start can feel overwhelming. I'll think about how to better introduce these cards during the tutorial.
As for the boosters, I had to make an artistic choice between simple icons that clearly communicate their effects and more theatrical, grotesque, and dramatic animated illustrations. I went with the latter. It's an artistic decision, even though the visuals have already received some criticism for looking too AI-generated.
But you're right about the names. Replacing names like "Andrew" with something more descriptive like "Draw 2" would make the effects much easier to understand at a glance. I'll definitely do that.
The mechanic of placing a card on a booster is actually intentional and designed to add another layer of strategy. Sometimes you'll face a tough choice: grab a booster for yourself, or play your card somewhere else to prevent a disaster, potentially leaving the booster for your opponent to claim.
And finally, sorry for inviting you twice! Yes, that was me. With such a small community at the moment, I tend to get a little too excited whenever I see someone new playing and can't resist the opportunity to play a game with them!
Thanks a lot for taking the time to give such detailed feedback, especially while tired. It's genuinely useful!
