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Maintaining a surplus is often considered sub-optimal play; if you aren't dipping into negative income to hire stronger units, you aren't clearing shards fast enough to keep up with AI progression. RPG Elements and Hero Customization

Players are encouraged to run their kingdoms at a gold deficit, relying on combat loot from cleared sites (like ruins or dungeons) to fund upkeep and new units.

It is notorious for its steep learning curve. Success requires deep knowledge of which site defenders you can realistically beat at any given turn. Eador: Imperium

Some players feel that the new units introduced imbalances that weren't present in Masters of the Broken World .

The RPG layer is where Imperium adds its most significant new content compared to previous titles: Maintaining a surplus is often considered sub-optimal play;

Combat occurs on a hexagonal grid where terrain, elevation, and unit stamina play critical roles. Mismanaging stamina can leave a powerful hero exhausted and defenseless mid-battle. Community Consensus and Legacy

While Imperium expanded the roster of units and mechanics, it remains a polarizing entry for longtime fans: Success requires deep knowledge of which site defenders

You play as an "Astral," a god-like being competing with others to conquer these shards.