I think this game does a much better job of capturing the RTS feel than most other social games I've played (which isn't comprehensive by any means).
I do think the micromanagement of the basic resources is lacking, however. Even with the "build 2->6 at a time" upgrade, it's extremely tedious. Also, it would be nice if building/upgrades showed how long it would take BEFORE you start construction.
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