head to head
vs
MessiahvsOverlord
Messiah leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Overlord leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
MessiahOverlord
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 4
Messiah leans harder on execution: Possession timing and shootouts need moderate dexterity
Reads0 vs 1
Overlord leans harder on reads: Scripted heroes and creatures
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 6
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.