Fast Leveling in Tempest Rising
Tempest Dynasty units are faster and more mobile but cost more, so expect a higher-tempo, higher-risk playstyle if you pick it first.
The Veti are playable in multiplayer for free in the base game, but their singleplayer campaign (Veti's Wrath) is a separate paid expansion.
Skirmish vs AI supports 3 difficulty levels, a good low-stakes way to learn a faction before jumping into ranked multiplayer.
See the full data: Tempest Rising Getting Started