RasPutin, if you're playing with a patch... meaning you have the option for a second upgrade, then all the upgraded creatures should only be, let's say, the first upgrade level. For example, specifically Master Archers, and not Forest Archers. In the garrison, there should only be Elven Warriors, the first upgrade level... otherwise, the computer will ignore this army. And the hero, remaining in the castle, needs to be put into a couple of battles against a purple enemy:smile17:. Something like that.