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Posted October 30th, 2017 at 02:48 PM by HS Codex
Customs Creation
The Question of Balance
Author: Scytale
In a prior article, I gave an overview of the various aspects of custom design: balance, theme, creativity, and playability. That article spoke briefly about each and how they relate to a unit’s role. This is the first in a series of planned articles that take a deeper look at each.
Balance is arguably the most frequently discussed feature of any unit, be it custom or official. A unit’s viability, especially in the tournament scene, is dependent on the value it provides compared to its price. Even in less competitive “for fun” games, overpriced or underpriced units can ruin the overall experience. Simply put, balance is an extremely important part of design.
So how does one decide on a unit’s point cost? You can find many opinions and guidelines, even formulas,...
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