Gallery 5: Real-Time Strategy

Continuous-time strategic play built around resource collection, base construction, unit production, tactical control, and multiplayer competition.

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Continuous-time strategic play built around resource collection, base construction, unit production, tactical control, and multiplayer competition.

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Real-Time Strategy

Strategy GalleryDune II and the RTS TemplateThe interface and systems that established the recognizable real-time strategy formula.

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 Strategy GalleryCommand & ConquerAsymmetric factions, live-action storytelling, fast interface design, and competitive real-time warfare.

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Early Computer Strategy

Strategy GalleryAge of EmpiresHistorical eras, economy, technology advancement, formations, and accessible empire building in real time.

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