I got two questions.

Do you have an end-goal in mind for the players? I find it's beneficial if everyone has at least one common goal to work towards.
Also, you say "total mind control" is banned in the CS. Does this mean partial mind control is allowed? I hope it isn't because mind control of any flavor is BS.

ONE MORE THING.
More protective armor doesn't actually restrict your movement. You can run, climb, and even swim in full plate, though thinking it's overly heavy is a common misconception. That's not to say you don't need to train your strength and stamina, but it doesn't slow you down at all. If it did, people wouldn't have used it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqC_squo6X4