head to head
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GladiusvsThe Outer Worlds
Gladius leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
GladiusThe Outer Worlds
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Gladius leans harder on variance: Recruit pools and hit rolls add modest randomness
Optimization8 vs 7
Gladius leans harder on optimization: Party builds, positioning and class synergies decide battles
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.