Unit Pricing

[Szei]

I don't think Runners are overpowered. They are cheap in terms of production cost but they are quite pricey in terms of their cost to use. A runner takes 2 wits to deal 1 damage whereas a soldier takes 2 wits for 2 damage and a heavy takes 2 wits for 3 damage (This is all assuming you need to close distance between your unit and the enemy's unit which is where the runner's 5 move speed makes a difference in the first place). If your opponent takes a defensive stance with soldiers you're going to have to throw a lot of runners at them, and in the process get very cost inefficient wits usage in your attacks. You also have to consider that a turn spent making a runner is a turn where you can't make any other units. So while you're spamming out runners your opponent has an opportunity to start getting out better units. If they shut down your runner play you're then at a massive disadvantage since you've been using your wits less efficiently in your engagements (see above).

I think runners fit a good position in the current game. If you over produce them you'll eventually get crushed by your opponent's superior units. But when used correctly you can obtain a lot of scouting info, pick off undefended units, or deal a little base damage.