Patch 2.1 and 1.41.

That’s exactly how we see it too… Now there’s no more mindless gathering of resources and then all-out attack… And it’s harder for opponents because they don’t know what to expect. You can surprise them with liches and undead around week two. And I wouldn’t say they were weakened, just that they became completely different. Overall, it’s a very well-made patch, reminiscent of Blizzard’s patches, when the game changed beyond recognition, but all for the sake of balance. IMHO, Nival has a very good example to follow.