Reports on online games and their confirmations (Winter 2009-10 season).

Stein (red, Castle Valesk, Valesk) Def Convento (blue, Rampart, Ivor, Synka) 2sm4d(3) 227. The start wasn't great; on turn 113, I saw a second secondary resource, but snipers were guarding the path... I tried to go around, but it was in vain. I found 2 knight stacks and a griffin stack, stocked up, and on the second attempt, I defeated the snipers and took the secondary resource. The opponent seemed to be in an even worse situation; I took the secondary resource slightly earlier than they took their 3rd Castle (Necropolis). Near the Necropolis, there were 2 lich stacks; I captured them. A necromancer appeared in the tavern – that's great! I sent the necromancer and liches to the underground, and Valesk went to the Utopia, painting an angel stack along the way. I took the Utopia, almost eliminating everyone except for 35 knights, but it was worth it. I took the 4th Castle. With the necromancer, I bombed several hives and found a Warrior Helmet with +6 in a tomb... On turn 221, I stocked up in 2 Castles, taking 20 wyverns and 32 improved liches from the Necropolis... I gathered 85 knights, 70+ griffins, 20 monks, 50 archers, and 5 angels. On turn 226, the opponent appeared near the 4th Castle. Valesk, with logistics, boots, and a stable, easily reached it... A Golden Bow + 2 artifacts for unit speed + a huge stat advantage and 85 knights did the trick, almost completely wiping them out. And it's not entirely clear why they moved a hero with special manticores into the folder... But whatever, thanks for the game!