Example: Warriors of Chaos Race/faction and diplomacy Main article: Diplomacy Horde factions do not control settlements, instead each horde armies constructs buildings in encamped stance. Races and factions have unique units and gameplay mechanics that set them apart from others. Similar factions are grouped together into Races. The player takes command of a faction when playing the campaign mode, or when playing custom battles, set-piece battles/quest battles or multiplayer. 'Major' factions are playable, while 'minor' ones are AI-controlled only.įactions are tribes, peoples or nations on the campaign map that control settlements, amass armies and make war with one another. A faction is destroyed when it controls no more armies or settlements.