head to head
vs
Roots of PachavsUnpacking
Roots of Pacha leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Unpacking leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Roots of PachaUnpacking
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Roots of Pacha leans harder on variance: Idea-tree unlocks and seasons hold mild unknowns
Optimization6 vs 5
Roots of Pacha leans harder on optimization: Farm layout, seasonal planning and idea routing reward efficiency
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.