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1	A list of tropes related to {{Strategy Game}}s.
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3	[[index]]
4	* ACommanderIsYou \
5	Describing the different types of factions that appear in strategy games.
6	* AfterActionReport \
7	A type of FanFiction for strategy games that involves a blow-by-blow description of a mission or campaign.
8	* AIGeneratedEconomy \
9	The computer controls the economy of the game's world.
10	* AllSwordsAreTheSame \
11	All weapons of a specific type will look and play exactly the same.
12	* AntiAir \
13	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against flying enemies.
14	* AntiArmor \
15	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against armored enemies.
16	* AntiCavalry \
17	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against mounted enemies.
18	* AntiInfantry \
19	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against enemies on foot.
20	* AntiStructure \
21	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against enemy structures.
22	* AntiVehicle \
23	An attack, weapon, munition, ability, etc. that is really effective against enemy vehicles.
24	* ArbitraryHeadcountLimit \
25	Arbitrary requirement that stops you from having too many characters in a party or unit.
26	* AreaOfEffect \
27	Attacks that hit a wide area, rather than a specific target.
28	* ArmorPiercingAttack \
29	An attack, weapon, or munition that rips through the armor or special [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe shield]] that your enemies wear.
30	* BaselessMission \
31	A mission that does not provide you with a base in strategy games where bases are generally required.
32	* CivilWarcraft \
33	A contrived battle where you fight your own side.
34	* ColourCodedArmies\
35	Units are colour coded so the player can tell their units from the enemy's.
36	* ConstructAdditionalPylons \
37	In RealTimeStrategy games, having to build a base to churn out units right on the battlefield.
38	* CommandAndConquerEconomy \
39	Nothing ever gets built unless the player specifically orders it.
40	* CosmeticallyDifferentSides \
41	Although both sides in a battle may be from vastly different technologies, their statistics and attacks will be exactly the same.
42	* CripplingOverspecialization \
43	Units are so specialized that they are completely useless against units that fall outside their specialty.
44	* DamageIsFire \
45	Whenever a structure is damaged, it's shown as being on fire.
46	* DefenselessTransports \
47	For game balance, units that carry other units have no weapons of their own.
48	* DefogOfWar \
49	Lessens the obscurity of FogOfWar.
50	* DualModeUnit \
51	A unit that has two different functions that can be switched between.
52	* EasyCommunication \
53	Once you issue an order, it will be carried out instantly without having to go through any channels.
54	* EasyLogistics \
55	You don't need to worry about feeding your troops or keeping up supplies - that all happens automatically.
56	* EnemyExchangeProgram \
57	Capture an enemy base, and churn out your own enemy units!
58	* FactionCalculus \
59	Describing the different dynamics of a strategy game depending on the number of factions involved.
60	* FirewoodResources \
61	Resource icons/sprites are simplified at the cost of scale and accuracy.
62	* FogOfWar \
63	You can only see the parts of the map where you have units.
64	* GarrisonableStructures \
65	Structures that allow units to take cover.
66	* GeoEffects \
67	Terrain affects tactics.
68	* HardCodedHostility \
69	A faction which cannot be negotiated with and is perpetually at war with every other faction.
70	* HeroMustSurvive \
71	One of your units is a NPC that must not be allowed to die.
72	* HeroUnit \
73	A ([[RankScalesWithAsskicking usually very powerful]]) unit that represents the PlayerCharacter or other important character in the game's storyline.
74	* HoldTheLine \
75	A mission where you have to prevent the enemy completing their objective before time runs out.
76	* InstantMilitia \
77	An option to convert your workers into basic fighters.
78	* MagicTool \
79	A universal hand tool whose user can magically fix any machine or structure simply by waving it at the target from close range.
80	* MercenaryUnits \
81	Special units that are "hired" instead of "trained" or "built".
82	* NeutralsCrittersAndCreeps \
83	These entities hinder both player armies and enemy factions.
84	* NonEntityGeneral \
85	The player is a general or commander in a strategy game who may not actually even exist.
86	* ProtectionMission \
87	Protect a stationary object from enemy attack.
88	* ReinventingTheWheel \
89	You need to purchase "upgrades" to capabilities in each campaign, even if your forces already had it in the last one.
90	* ResourceGatheringMission\
91	The main focus is gathering a certain amount of resources instead of destroying the enemy.
92	* RidiculouslyFastConstruction \
93	All buildings can be produced and military units trained in a ridiculously short amount of time.
94	* RidiculouslyFastPopulationGrowth \
95	Populations grow faster than realistic birthrates could sustain.
96	* RiskStyleMap \
97	A map which shows you delineated areas so you can choose which campaigns to wage.
98	* SeparateButIdentical \
99	Some sub-factions are said to be different in composition, outlook etc., but really only differ in their color palette.
100	* SomeDexterityRequired \
101	In the real-time variety, being able to issue commands to your units more efficiently gives you an edge.
102	* SplashDamageAbuse \
103	Abusing an attack's SplashDamage or AreaOfEffect to get enhanced performance.
104	* StartingUnits \
105	In strategy games, you sometimes have units at the start that you can't train or create more of.
106	* StopPokingMe \
107	Clicking too often on a unit will make them insult or nag you.
108	* StrategicAssetCaptureMechanic\
109	Simulating the capture of a strategic asset, either an abstract "Strategic Zone" or a tangible building with a specific bonus.
110	* StrongFleshWeakSteel \
111	It's easier to destroy something made of armored steel, like a tank, than to destroy an ostensibly flesh and blood character.
112	* SupportPower \
113	The player receives support from things that are not included on the in-game map.
114	* TacticalRockPaperScissors \
115	Strategy games divide your units into three types, each of which is strong and weak against each of the other types.
116	* TacticalSuperweaponUnit \
117	A unit that is overpowered, hard to deploy and limited in number. Built to break stalemates by virtue of being a DamageSpongeBoss that can dish out as much dakka as it can take; requiring either a huge army, exploiting its weakness(es), or another unit of equal power to bring down.
118	* TechTree \
119	Strategy games let you research new abilities for your units.
120	* TurnBasedStrategyRealTimeCombat\
121	The strategic level gameplay is turn-based but tactical engagements play out in real time.
122	* UnblockableAttack \
123	An attack that always deals damage and can't be blocked or guarded (but in most cases ''may'' be dodged or interrupted instead).
124	* UnitsNotToScale \
125	Infantrymen appear ridiculously large when compared to vehicles and buildings.
126	* VideoGameTime \
127	Fake use of a time scale means that empires rise and fall in the time it takes to take the trash out.
128	* WeatherOfWar \
129	Weather drastically affects units.
130	* WorkerUnit \
131	A non-combatant unit dedicated to constructing buildings or gathering resources.
132	* YouHaveResearchedBreathing \
133	Where you have to spend time researching things that should be patently obvious.
134	* YouRequireMoreVespeneGas \
135	Strategy games make you gather resources.
136	** NoRecycling \
137	You can't scavenge debris for usable materials.
138	** NotPlayingFairWithResources \
139	AI players in are able to acquire resources faster than the player or don't need any resources at all.
140	** RefiningResources \
141	You need to use "basic" resources to create "advanced" ones.
142	* ZergRush \
143	Sending waves upon waves of cheap, weak units in order to overwhelm a more tech-aware enemy with sheer numbers.
144	[[/index]]

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