Indeed, the balance is better in the 3rd game... Mages and Humans in the 5th game are generally below average...
You need to know how to play, and initiative adds a huge number of strategic options.
Е.Летов царство ему небесное...
Ибо во многой мудрости много печали,умножающий познание умножает скобь...
Царь Соломон