Mish-gan
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Look, I'm just saying that even with an incomplete army, the Orcs' losses are minimal... Yes, it's the computer, and it's not very well developed, but starting in the south is easier, in my opinion. For the Orcs, and for the Gnomes, starting in the north is easier.
The Orcs practically get a level 3 unit on the first or second day, and if they're lucky, they capture the Mercury Mine on the third day.
A pretty good artifact and a stone for learning a level 3 spell are usually located a little higher up... Plus, another three thousand free experience points... :smile07: How did you lose nine times (if you played on this map, I can't even imagine).
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For the Gnomes, if they're lucky, they can capture crystals in the north during the first week, which means they can have Trolls by the second week.
I play against the computer with the Humans, usually on the disputed island... I rarely play on small maps because the choice of hero and luck (what creatures are found in the mines) greatly influence the outcome.
I don't know if you're talking about the same map. I start as the Greens with the underground faction on the right, at the top! Regarding the Orcs, I don't develop that quickly, especially if Mages or Druids are guarding the Mercury Mine!
Believe me, I'm not exaggerating Wingael's strength; he's objectively very strong, especially with the right development (Avenger and others will confirm this). I could only defeat him if I took the Creature Attribute skill; otherwise, it's a guaranteed loss.
But there are more chances against Wingael with the Gnomes (due to their healing, hit points, armor, defense, and, of course, Battle Mage + resurrection rune)! The most important thing is to withstand the initial onslaught because in the endgame, all five of his heroes attack first (this is true for a good Wingael player), and the Orcs can only withstand this with the Creature Attribute skill!
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I can play with any Elf hero, and not just Elves. And of course, I read your descriptions carefully, and I still can't figure out how Wingael, as a Logistics hero (and you claim he's level 4), reached only level 25 after 3 months of the game? ;)
In many games on this map, only once did one of us reach level 26! On average, the endgame takes place at levels 23-25!
I think the reason is that (I'll repeat myself), we only play on our own territory (I'm underground, and he's on top), and we don't visit each other until the endgame. As a result, each of us only eliminates the computer opponents on our territory, while you, playing against three computer opponents, eliminate everyone! That's why you have such a high level! It's all logical!
Or is it because you play much better than my friend and me?