head to head
vs
Epiko RegalvsThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth
Epiko Regal leans Reads (Mind & Math); The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth leans Optimization (Mind & Math).
Epiko RegalThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 5
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth leans harder on execution: Micro and multitasking under real-time pressure
Reads6 vs 6
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 3
Epiko Regal leans harder on variance: Card draw order randomises each match's options
Optimization6 vs 7
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth leans harder on optimization: Build orders and counter units are largely solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.