DISCUSSIONS on “Rules for online games in HoMM3 and formulas for calculating player rating.”

It's not a problem; it's one of the most interesting parts of the game and also the shortest.

There have been instances where a player would spend 40 minutes contemplating a single move in battle. Some do it intentionally, as a way to psychologically influence their opponent.

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If a timer were added to battles between players, the game would at least not become worse. The timer would be for both players, so everyone would be on equal footing.