Yes, I'm using pieces from other games (the board is from
Zombies!!! by Twilight Creations and the figures are from Wizkid's
Horrorclix. I wanted to use what I have rather than buying half of the local hobby store. I've gone way over my head with things like this before. This is purely for my own enjoyment. I know this won't get picked up by a game developer. I'm not in it for the profit. I'm in it for me….and, to get the occasional “that's cool” from you, the fans. That's all.
As for the creativity aspect, I don't think I'm limiting myself at all. I created all the graphics (albeit the screenshots of course) for the images I've previously posted. It's my take on a Real Ghostbusters board game I felt I was missing from my youth- nothing official, just fan made.
I'm using aspects I enjoy from several games I've played and making the transition to the Ghostbusters mythology. I'm not saying my ideas have never been seen before or that they are the best. They're not. (: Once all is said and done and you feel the need to copy or wish to emulate it by any means, be my guest. I don't have a problem with that. I'd be quite flattered actually.
I was planning to post my rules and game card pdfs on this site when I'm finished.