I'll add my two cents - 2 hours for a game in TC 3 is a lot.

A regular game lasts at least 6 hours on average, so 2 hours seems acceptable to me. :)

Furthermore, regarding the last game, I completely understand Van; by the way, his position was winning - 7 Champions can easily defeat 32 Woods, and everything else is roughly equal. That's just my opinion.

But I don't quite agree. When there were about 15 minutes left, he suddenly left the game. :)
I also had a Bolt on 210, a Ballista, and a Tent. Wood under Haste, Thirst doesn't work in the 7th round anymore. My Champion has about 250 health and continues to heal because no one can hit him. The opponent's top unit definitely has less than 210, I remember taking one out with a Bolt. But the point isn't how Van would have played at that moment, whether he would have won or lost - we'll never know. But it's not as obvious as it seems. I can give you the save file, and you can try it yourself. ;)