HoM[M]ie (Fortress, Dwarf) lost to TerMinator (Stronghold, Tilseck) - RMG, mid-3rd month
The rating here isn't updated, but I'll still write a report so everyone knows there are still players here.
I don't have much experience, and my opponent was very strong, so TerMinator made concessions - he reloaded if I lost to neutrals, allowed me to play without restrictions, but it didn't give me a significant advantage. I developed slowly, didn't get very far, found few artifacts, and was constantly short on money. I don't think I had any major losses, but it still didn't help. I only explored my zone and one neighboring zone, while the Orc controlled the entire map. I focused on dark magic, defense with Battle Doctrine + resurrection rune. But neither helped: in the final battle, my hero didn't cast a single spell due to goblin shamans, and the other Orcs moved twice per turn and quickly wiped out my entire army. In general, I have no idea how to beat such an Orc.
I lost, of course, but I gained good experience because I played on hard conditions right away. Thanks to my opponent for the game!
P.S. I'm attaching the replay of the final battle.
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