Dune: Spice Wars - Beginner Tips
Starting a new real-time strategy game is quite often a daunting experience for even veteran gamers, and Dune: Spice Wars is no exception. Even with a tutorial that handily walks you through the basics, there are still some things that you're left to discover yourself.
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While learning from your mistakes is something a lot of people like, it's just as likely that you want to know what you're in for before heading in. There are a few things that would be handy to know before you launch into your first conquest of Arrakis, and we've presented them here for your perusal.
Disclaimer: This guide is written for the Early Access version of Dune: Spice Wars. As a result, this information is subject to changes over the development process.
Something that this game isn't that great at conveying is exactly how you can win the game. There are three win conditions and a few different strategies for achieving any of them:
These win conditions are explained below.
Like in most 4X games, Domination victories are wrought from the destruction of your rival factions. In Dune: Spice Wars, there are actually two ways to go about doing this.
Firstly, you can build up a grand army and remove your rivals from the map. You'll have to eliminate their villages and eventually, their capital base to win the game. This is a costly tactic, but it's also a fun one that lets you flex your combat muscles. If you want to head this route, build lots of military buildings and research the relevant technologies.
Alternatively, you can take the espionage route and assassinate your foes. To do this, you'll need to set up long-term assassination plots using your agents. Each assassination
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