I started playing this map yesterday evening. The interest appears from the very first day when the enemies capture most of the Yaryga castles and one of our castles, defeating the Ufra Guard in an unequal battle. This forces the player to be on guard and immediately get ready to develop quickly and explore the map.
I must note: I am as straightforward as Egg. I agree that each player plays in the way that is most interesting or convenient for them. If someone wants to win faster, they choose the quickest path; the one who is interested in exploring the map (like me) will probably patiently explore and "clear" it, spending much more time on it. But what I will prefer in this case will be shown by time; if there are concerns that defeating all the enemies will take too long, I will also choose a faster option.