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Heroes of Might and Magic IV leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Lichess leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION1 /10READS3 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution1 vs 1

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads3 vs 6

Lichess leans harder on reads: Reading a specific opponent's style and traps matters in play

Variance4 vs 1

Heroes of Might and Magic IV leans harder on variance: combat rolls and map resources random

Optimization8 vs 9

Lichess leans harder on optimization: Calculation, openings and endgame theory are the deep core

Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

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