Balance Issue? (From a total newb)

[Gandalf Parker]

New players tend to miss that the game is not balanced one-on-one but more rock-paper-scissors. Often Ermor is pointed out as being unbalanced. Which it is if put up against someone like Ulm (heavy armor). Then later they figure out that Ulm is unbalanced when put up against Marignon (heavy in priests). While Marignon is unbalanced when put up against Ermor (lots of undead).

As long as there is someone that is setup to handle someone else, the game is balanced. (kudos to the devs for choosing one of the most difficult balancing acts to do)

[quantum_mechani]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Parker

Then later they figure out that Ulm is unbalanced when put up against Marignon (heavy in priests).

Marignon is certainly not afraid of Ulmish armor. Heck, even if they _did_ mass priests against Ulm (which would be silly), smiting is a fine counter to armor.

Dominions balance seems to have little to do with rock-paper-scissors; I'd describe it as something more like scattershot. Enough options, and on the whole some will end up being counters to others. Which as I see it is one of game's real strengths, organic as opposed to artificial balance allows you to truly feel you are creating innovative tactics.