head to head
vs
Dragon Age: OriginsvsThe Settlers III
Dragon Age: Origins leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Settlers III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Age: OriginsThe Settlers III
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 2
The Settlers III leans harder on reads: Multiplayer rush timing involves some opponent prediction.
Variance3 vs 2
Dragon Age: Origins leans harder on variance: Hidden rolls and loot tables
Optimization8 vs 8
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.