I think what he is trying to say is that if the game becomes too rock/paper/scissors, in the end everyone will just be bashing rocks together....
Honestly, I think a lot of this could be accomplished with only a few small pieces. 1. Persistent paths. Essentially, allow us to create an order...
One other thing to keep in mind when comparing the relative "cost" of defenses vs units. Time. Defenses take a lot more time to create than units....
I kinda dig "The Foundation" but it seems to lack the religious overtones that the faction is all about. What about something like "The Foundation...
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