Play against Necropolis.

1. Don't focus solely on enjoying battles. 2. I don't think the Necromancer will reach his ultimate ability; it takes too long to level up. The longer he levels up, the longer we level up, and consequently, he'll get more of a beating from the Orcs, who are simply unstoppable in the late game. 3. Forget about his ultimate ability altogether. Just use a war cry and raise some units normally... 4. Diplomacy is a complete waste. It's just an empty slot. It's completely unnecessary! 5. To "rush" means to quickly attack and defeat the opponent, which is very unlikely on large maps. To rush means to arrive on week 4 with Orson, 300 zombies, and a Phoenix (by Alan ;)). 6. Regarding your strategy: Attack is good. Defense is good. Leadership is good, but WITHOUT DIPLOMACY!!! Education is a waste for the Orcs; it just clogs up a slot. Logistics are good, but you're planning to take skills that aren't ideal. Either take Pathfinding - Path of War - Plunder, or Pathfinding - Path of War - Deal a Death Blow. Haggesh is... an okay hero, but I'd choose a better one because, for the most part, we won't be winning in the late game with Centaurs, but with, for example, Assassins. I'd probably take Goshak or Shackkarakut. 7. REMEMBER! HAGGESH IS A WOMAN!! HER NAME DOESN'T DECLINE! IF IT WERE MASCULINE, THE NAME "HAGGESH" WOULD DECLINE :) Show respect to the women of the Horde ;)