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how much brainwork?Clans of Caledonia is a medium-heavy game (weight 6/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (7/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
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Clans of Caledonia is a medium-heavy game (weight 6/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (7/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
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Clans of Caledonia is a medium-heavy game (weight 6/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (7/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Variance is moderate (input 4, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).
The theme provides flavor (6/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
Variance is moderate (input 4, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).
The theme provides flavor (6/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
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