I challenge you!

I installed the NHF mod and decided to play your map. On veteran difficulty, the scripts don't work (there's no bonus to growth, and the enemy easily captures my castle without breaking through the outposts). Version 1.2.1, on Warrior difficulty, everything works fine, but it's too easy for me. Question: is the problem specifically with your map, or is NHF to blame?

Added 9 minutes later
I removed the mod, and the problem remains.