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The mechanics that define the modern tower rush genre were not invented overnight by a single massive studio.
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Long before mobile phones were capable of running complex 3D graphics, strategy enthusiasts were laying the groundwork on PCs.
+The Warcraft 3 Era
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In the early 2000s, games like StarCraft and Warcraft III provided players with incredibly powerful tools to create their own modes.
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While this directly birthed the MOBA genre (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), it also planted the seeds for the [tower rush](https://git.veraskolivna.net/katlynbetche31) variant.
+Custom maps allowed for rapid prototyping of mechanics.The 'tug-of-war' map style was incredibly popular.History was made in these custom lobbies.
+Integrating Collectible Cards
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However, to monetize and provide long-term progression, they introduced elements from incredibly popular physical trading card games.
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By representing units as collectible, upgradeable cards, developers solved the issue of long-term player retention.
+Game ElementOrigin/InspirationLane Pushing / Base DestructionClassic base-defense gamesProgression MechanicsDigital CCGs (Hearthstone)
+Looking Ahead
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Their formula has been copied, tweaked, and expanded upon by thousands of other studios around the globe.
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The history of tower rush is a testament to the incredible creativity of the global gaming community.
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