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❤ Blending Real-Time Strategy and Roleplaying

The expansion seamlessly combines real-time strategy (RTS) and roleplaying game (RPG) elements. Players take on the role of a powerful mage, leveling up their character and mastering a variety of spells and abilities. They then lead their armies in strategic battles, creating a unique and engaging experience.

❤ Sector-Based Resource Management

One key RTS mechanic is the sector-based system. Players must capture and defend different map sectors, each with their own resources like wood, stone, and iron. This introduces a strategic layer, as players must carefully consider the value and defensibility of each sector to secure the necessary materials.

❤ Diverse Faction Mechanics

The expansion features five distinct factions - Humans, Orcs, Elves, Dwarves, and Dark Elves. Each faction has unique mechanics and playstyles, such as the Dwarves' focus on defensive fortifications and powerful artillery, or the Dark Elves' soul harvesting and demonic summons. These differences encourage players to adopt varied tactics to achieve victory.

❤ Customizable Hero Development

The RPG elements allow players to create and customize their own character. They can choose two out of nine available classes, each with its own skill tree and unique abilities. This system offers flexibility, as players can mix and match class combinations to realize their desired playstyle, such as a necromancer-demonologist or a bard-priest.

❤ Tactical Unit Abilities

Combat is described as challenging yet rewarding, as players must carefully manage their units' diverse abilities. Each unit has a unique set of skills, such as interrupts, crowd control, and area-of-effect attacks. Leveraging these abilities strategically, in conjunction with the sector-based resource system, is crucial to success.

❤ Seamless RTS-RPG Integration

The expansion seamlessly transitions between RTS battles and story-driven, party-based RPG missions. Decisions made on the battlefield directly impact the RPG progression and narrative, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.

❤ Cooperative and Competitive Multiplayer

In addition to the single-player campaign, the game offers cooperative and competitive multiplayer options. The campaign can be played co-op, and the game includes a ranked multiplayer mode, as well as powerful modding tools for creating custom content.