Игры HoMM3 for fun

21.03.2014 Recordjke (blue, Dungeon, Shakti) lose Akella (red, Stronghold, Gunnison) 8mm6a
At the start, I got 3 stacks and with the hero from the tavern I had about 150 Troglodytes. After a little scouting, I saw a Dragon Fly Hive right under the castle and decided to play. On day 113 I realized it was a mistake, but it was already too late since I had taken day 111. Then I explored the map with just Shakti and gr Troglodytes. Fairly successfully, I broke through all non-ranged blocks without losses, hoping to find something. At level 6, I was offered Navigation or Diplomacy. Along the way, I ran into 2 Griffin Conservatories under 250 and an opponent hero who didn't attack first. So I ran after the opponent and captured an empty Inferno castle, where I couldn't hire anyone. I build a Citadel, and on the same turn (day 122-123) the opponent attacks with another hero carrying double growth of Efreeti, Pit Lords, etc. I lose 15 Troglodytes. And on the next turn, I take an Efreet external dwelling nearby. I build portals in my native Dungeon and in the captured town. By day 131 I already have about 10 Efreeti. I see through the overview that the opponent has both Angels, up to 20 Griffin Birds, and Bears. I realize I can't win in the open field and lock myself in the Inferno castle, build the castle, trade down to zero, and buy all the meat. At my native respawn, I break through resources with Vidomina, using cats and Efreeti. The opponent captures my town and sees Inferno. He doesn't attack for several turns, and I decide to surrender because I see no point in sitting it out and "waiting for death".
Thanks for the game.