[Malorn]

Higby said a long time ago resources are an important part of the game. He actually said a lot more than that.

Originally Posted by Higby

The importance of resources can't be overstated. These resources are going to add so much to the way people play, and the way that your empire, the way that your outfit, and the way that you manage resources is really going to affect your success or failure on the battlefield.

That was one of the first things he said when PS2 was announced back in July.

Having resources affect your success is the only way to ensure players care about them and fight over them.

If they didn't have that sort of impact then it could simply be ignored and would be worthless. If they're worthless then we're back to facility hopping like PS1 instead of a rich tactical game where you secure territory not only because it helps you take other territory, but also because that territory has tangible value in its own right.