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I think the idea is simple: battles with neutral creatures, regardless of the army, are generally easier than direct combat, especially in the early game (which isn't the case on Jebus, and even a simpleton would understand). So, there's no need to distort things.

I'm not quite following, or is this how you explain things...? Initially, the discussion was about the difficulty of playing on templates. Then, you mentioned battles, and I meant battles with neutral creatures, so what do direct combats have to do with it?
Let's move on... what do you consider the early game? One week? On Jebus, you usually encounter them in the center by the second week, but on Sanctuary, it might not be until the third week, and the same goes for Might and Magic 6! And sometimes it's even on the second week! Things vary everywhere, so what are you talking about? Read some reports, or do you only venture into the center on Jebus in the third week, pushing back direct combats?