Well... you can argue as much as you want, and everyone has their own methods of playing. Some rampage in the first week, while others prefer to wait (not for long). And they hire their second hero when they deem it necessary. In my case, it's the second week.
Please don't take this as a personal attack, but you've been in a situation where your slowness became one of the three reasons that led to your defeat. I'm referring to your match against Major Whirlwind. On that map, playing as the Elves, you should have forced a major battle with him no later than week 7, and preferably earlier.
And on the Dragon Pass map, you need to finish the game by week 3.
Творят настолько черные дела,
Что до таких блистательных идей
Не вдруг дойдет и записной Злодей
Темный адепт клана GODS