I'm actually doing something similar, Jimbob. :-) I always enjoyed the old game "Conquest" so I downloaded the Aminet version, updated it so it was configurable and added a little color.
When I get a chance, I'll modify it further, make it object oriented, replace the old text interface with a new one, maybe compile it for AROS (if I can ever figure out how).
So far, this is been a good way to update my C/C++ skills.

Ed.