Sure, the lore is a maze and the grid is a battlefield—think of it like a chessboard with a backstory on each piece. They nailed it by giving every character a distinct narrative arc that ties into the political chess moves of the world, so when you sacrifice a unit you’re not just losing a pawn, you’re unraveling a subplot. The key is that every skill, every terrain bonus, doubles as a storytelling tool; you’ve got to weigh the tactical payoff against the narrative stakes. It’s a delicate balance, but that’s what makes the game feel like every tactical decision is a line in the epic.

Planning an entire campaign around one character? Yeah, I’ve done that when I needed to make every move feel like a punchline and a payoff. Pick a lead with a clear arc, give them a set of abilities that reflect their growth, then line every encounter to push them forward. It turns the grid into a narrative timeline, and every ally you lose is a chapter that hurts, but also fuels the next move. It’s risky because if that character takes a hit, the whole plan can crumble, but the payoff—seeing the whole story unfold in real time—is worth it. Just make sure the character’s backstory is as sharp as the tactics you use.

Right, I’ll probably burn my hero on purpose because that’s where the drama lives—call it a bold narrative gamble. If the plan fails, I’ll just rewrite the chapter. It’s a game of high stakes, and I’ve got a habit of turning a single blunder into the best plot twist yet. Good luck watching me dance on that edge.