Confirmed.
The starting zone is strange, and the map layout is even stranger. I rushed in and lost half my army; it was impossible to win the autobattle.
Thanks to my opponent for suggesting the autobattle, but this is a tournament, unfortunately. I wish him luck in the remaining matches! He's a very polite and fair player, and it was a pleasure playing against him.
Unfortunately, I have to inform you that I am withdrawing from the tournament. Yes, it's a bad thing to do, it's not very sportsmanlike, and yes, I will be rightfully added to the blacklist for withdrawing, but I've completely lost my motivation to play... when there's no motivation, the game just doesn't work... I really hope you'll forgive me... and good luck to everyone in the tournament!