"only XL-5"

Andryukh, test this version, and you'll understand that it has more in common with Heroes than with Quake. ;)
And I don't understand what's wrong with both opponents having the same starting army... Or maybe the topic of Tazar having 10 gnolls hasn't been discussed in a while?:D

Roma, I knew about it even when the HD mod was just being developed; it was already in the plans on df2. And I tested it after the release, even online.
And my worst fears were confirmed. It's a toy for modders who don't play (or don't play anymore) Heroes. It's impossible to explain the issue in just two sentences. Now they're trying to add something, but a lot has been irrevocably lost.
And the mod guarantees you 2 stacks and 2 building slots. And having the same starting army is like saying, "Let's make everything equal, let's only play as Serenas." That's not the right direction. With all these attempts to equalize things, the chances of a casual player defeating a strong player have become negligible. And that was a hallmark of this game. Instead of just playing, they're trying to turn it into something pseudo-competitive.
By the way, the swamp theme is well-developed in Quake.