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What Are We Fighting For? Winning and Victory Conditions in RTSWhat Are We Fighting For? Winning and Victory Conditions in RTS
byBrandon Casteel
Jul 6, 2023
25 Min Read
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The importance and challenge of 'speed bumps' In RTS economiesThe importance and challenge of 'speed bumps' In RTS economies
byBrandon Casteel
Oct 8, 2021
20 Min Read

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In Defense of Hard Counters in Real Time Strategy Games
In Defense of Hard Counters in Real Time Strategy Games
Aug 1, 2021
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19 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Some thoughts about the 'early game' phase of RTS
Some thoughts about the 'early game' phase of RTS
Jun 21, 2021
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17 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Have it your way: a case for sub-factions in strategy games
Have it your way: a case for sub-factions in strategy games
Feb 25, 2021
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14 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Ion Cannon Online: How Do We Improve Support Powers in RTS?
Ion Cannon Online: How Do We Improve Support Powers in RTS?
Jan 15, 2021
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22 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
Game Platforms
The strange flexibility of boundaries: population and other limits in strategy games
The strange flexibility of boundaries: population and other limits in strategy games
Oct 2, 2020
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14 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Dynamic Map Elements in RTS Games
Dynamic Map Elements in RTS Games
Sep 3, 2020
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13 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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A 'Nod' to the Construction Yard
A 'Nod' to the Construction Yard
Jul 9, 2020
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14 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Some thoughts about research and upgrades in RTS games
Some thoughts about research and upgrades in RTS games
Jun 9, 2020
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16 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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How do we improve resource harvesting in Real Time Strategy games?
How do we improve resource harvesting in Real Time Strategy games?
Dec 17, 2019
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9 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Categories of Action in Strategy Gaming
Categories of Action in Strategy Gaming
Feb 18, 2019
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13 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
Business
Avenues for Success and the Cost of Combat in RTS
Avenues for Success and the Cost of Combat in RTS
Apr 1, 2018
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44 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
Design
You're Creepin' Me Out! Some Thoughts About Creep Camps In RTS Multiplayer
You're Creepin' Me Out! Some Thoughts About Creep Camps In RTS Multiplayer
Aug 9, 2017
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14 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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A Look at Combat Phases in RTS Games
A Look at Combat Phases in RTS Games
Jun 13, 2017
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12 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
Design
The Balance of Power: Progression and Equilibrium in Real-Time Strategy Games
The Balance of Power: Progression and Equilibrium in Real-Time Strategy Games
Mar 6, 2017
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21 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Inspired Designs in Relic's RTS Games
Inspired Designs in Relic's RTS Games
Oct 11, 2016
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18 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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The Importance of Control Over Tactical Outcomes in RTS Design
The Importance of Control Over Tactical Outcomes in RTS Design
Feb 18, 2016
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15 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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RTS Economics and Player Agency
RTS Economics and Player Agency
Nov 24, 2015
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13 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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The Challenge, Fun and Practical Benefits of RTS Games
The Challenge, Fun and Practical Benefits of RTS Games
Oct 14, 2015
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11 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Attempting to Define the RTS Genre
Attempting to Define the RTS Genre
Oct 2, 2015
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8 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel
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Some Inspired Designs in the Dune RTS Series
Some Inspired Designs in the Dune RTS Series
Aug 13, 2015
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9 Min Read
byBrandon Casteel

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