Taking the standard RTS approach, War of the Ring utilizes many of the stock aspects that you’d find in most other RTS games today. On the bottom left you’ve got the mini-map, an information screen in the center, and to the right a command menu chock full of attack/move/guard/patrol options. Towering above all three is a majestic eagle’s eye view of the playing area. Both veterans and newbies alike should have no trouble acclimating themselves to the interface, but what players should take notice of are the subtle and very cool ways in which the game attempts to separate itself from the RTS mold.