v2 ...I don't understand how this relates to the large number of unnecessary castles and heroes.

Thank you for your prompt and highly informative response, esteemed Egg.
Sir Marmot is right: it is incredibly interesting and instructive to encounter an exotic speaking style - in this case, we mean your message #5, Egg. This (IMHO, just IMHO) is a prime example of the speech of a Knight, impulsive and straightforward; a brave, fierce Warrior, proud of his Martial Skills and despising his enemies - they are not to be envied!
Perhaps we inadvertently touched upon something emotionally significant for you? Forgive us, Egg - a humble head and a sword are spared.
Our message #4 was motivated solely by the desire to politely draw your attention to certain circumstances, which may have escaped the notice of a person not involved with the Editor, as evidenced by the statement

I am always amazed at how much patience people have to create their own maps.

and it was in no way intended to start a discussion (sorry, but we don't like to go on air: we are not good with words - we are shy).
This, the second and last, response we are simply forced to give, so that, through someone's misunderstanding, we do not end up among your long-suffering enemies and avoid their terrible fate. At the same time, we answered what was unclear to you.
If you are not one of those people for whom it is very important to have the last word, then, we dare to hope, the issue may be closed for you. For us, it is closed in any case.
Sincerely, Old Mage.