In 2006, the hardware required to run 60,000+ units smoothly was incredibly rare. Most players experienced severe lag.
Instead of just choosing a faction and building a base, the game allows you to choose your playstyle on the fly: Heroes Of Annihilated Empires
The defining feature of Heroes of Annihilated Empires is its seamless fusion of massive RTS battles and deep RPG character progression. In 2006, the hardware required to run 60,000+