Aero knows what he says. Usually, games that are simple turn out to be the best. Simplicity in design, if done well, can go a very long way. Complex designs all too often shoot themselves in the foot.

You have a great story? It sounds like it has a lot of great elements to it. It is not the elements themselves, but the way they are told that make a story great. Write it out, try to get it published. If you get lucky enough to make an impact with a niche, try to take it farther. If you enjoyed writing it... maybe you should write another.

Writing a book and writing a screenplay are very different things. Make sure you know how to tell the story differently in whatever format you choose. And do not be afraid to cut out ideas. Nothing can be sacred. Tell a good story, not what you want to tell.

CDV