Red Alert 2's weather-control weapon can send a thunderstorm against an enemy. The attack is judged difficult for its target to stop. Its user also lacks control over the damage once the storm is released. That loss of control qualifies the weapon's apparent advantage.
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Red Alert 2's weather weapon and uncontrolled damage
A storm attack can overwhelm an opponent while leaving the attacker little control over its damage.