Ya'll are correct. This system would require that units have an assigned 'materials cost' and materials be purchased. Also, if one has access to said...
I don't believe that is, technically speaking, not true. In a finite resource system then a global economy exists intrinsically. There is supply...
I've had this Idea for a little while now, feel free to contribute. RTS games typically require you to mine/harvest materials for your economy....
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