Asymmetric factions

Opposing sides use different combat vehiclesA vehicle firing an electrical weaponThe opponent fields different combat vehicles
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3Opposing sides use different combat vehicles
  1. A vehicle firing an electrical weapon
  2. The opponent fields different combat vehicles
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Factions solve shared strategic problems through different systems; balance depends on comparable practical options.

Design tips

  • Compare the usefulness of responses to threats rather than matching faction statistics.

Examples