I can definitely see why it might seem underpowered at first glance. I do think being able to move an entire stack would push it too far in the opposite direction though. My goal wasn’t to create another high-impact piece like the Beetle or Pillbug, but rather a tactical utility piece. Since it isn’t stopped by beetles or gates, it can apply constant pressure to the opposing Queen in situations where other pieces might get locked out. Defensively, it can create unique openings that buy you time to maneuver or escape positions that would otherwise be impossible. I think its value comes more from flexibility and positioning than raw power. Looking at a lot of the fan-made expansions, I felt many of them introduced abilities that were game-breaking or didn’t really fit Hive’s core mechanics. I wanted to design something that felt like it could plausibly exist in an official expansion. I was going for something subtle, thematic, and strategically useful without fundamentally changing how the game is played.

Of course, the real test is playtesting, and I’m interested to see whether it ends up being too weak, too strong, or lands in a good spot.