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Comrade Major =) Hello.
For Orcs, it's best to focus on building Machines on small and medium-sized maps.
I played a few games against the AI, against myself, and over LAN. The conclusion is simple: without Machines, Orcs are USELESS. They die quickly. When playing against myself, I used an Orc Warlock, and they didn't even have time to properly rage before they were almost all gone, although the remaining berserkers caused some trouble towards the end.
After all the games, my top 3 heroes are: a specialist in Centaurs, Tilsegg, and the Ravager. The Ravager is best for medium and large maps, Tilsegg for small and medium maps, and the Centaur specialist is generally good for any map, but I would choose him only if the first two are already taken. Regarding development:
Warmongers are strong. The second alternate unit, level 3 troops, is questionable, but many people like it, saying it makes a difference. Goblin Shamans are practically useless; they don't offer much practical benefit. I haven't decided about the Shamanesses yet, but I prefer the Sky Daughters. Wyverns are completely useless; I don't build them at the beginning. Both Cyclops are good; choose based on the situation (but the ones with the Eye are safer). I haven't decided about the Centaurs yet, but the non-demonic alternate is closer to my preference.
The traps of the Trappers work very well.
Does anyone have any ideas about the most efficient castle development (at least for the first two weeks)?
Against Necropolis, it's best to attack early, before they get Skilled Undead and all that comes with it. When playing against the hero Krag, it's worth investing in Stunning Blow.
The key skills for Orcs are Attack, Logistics, and Leadership. The rest is optional, although Luck, Education, Sorcery (Orcish), Spell Resistance, and Mechanics are all good, but you need to choose based on the map and the opponent.
It's definitely worth getting Mechanics against Warlocks, because you can rush the Warlock =))))) who will win?
For Orcs, it's best to focus on building Machines on small and medium-sized maps.
I played a few games against the AI, against myself, and over LAN. The conclusion is simple: without Machines, Orcs are USELESS. They die quickly. When playing against myself, I used an Orc Warlock, and they didn't even have time to properly rage before they were almost all gone, although the remaining berserkers caused some trouble towards the end.
After all the games, my top 3 heroes are: a specialist in Centaurs, Tilsegg, and the Ravager. The Ravager is best for medium and large maps, Tilsegg for small and medium maps, and the Centaur specialist is generally good for any map, but I would choose him only if the first two are already taken. Regarding development:
Warmongers are strong. The second alternate unit, level 3 troops, is questionable, but many people like it, saying it makes a difference. Goblin Shamans are practically useless; they don't offer much practical benefit. I haven't decided about the Shamanesses yet, but I prefer the Sky Daughters. Wyverns are completely useless; I don't build them at the beginning. Both Cyclops are good; choose based on the situation (but the ones with the Eye are safer). I haven't decided about the Centaurs yet, but the non-demonic alternate is closer to my preference.
The traps of the Trappers work very well.
Does anyone have any ideas about the most efficient castle development (at least for the first two weeks)?
Against Necropolis, it's best to attack early, before they get Skilled Undead and all that comes with it. When playing against the hero Krag, it's worth investing in Stunning Blow.
The key skills for Orcs are Attack, Logistics, and Leadership. The rest is optional, although Luck, Education, Sorcery (Orcish), Spell Resistance, and Mechanics are all good, but you need to choose based on the map and the opponent.
It's definitely worth getting Mechanics against Warlocks, because you can rush the Warlock =))))) who will win?