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In games with a significant draw rate (chess, checkers, xiangqi)

the Sofia rules, while addressing the symptoms – short draws – do not address their root cause. The root cause is usually the tournament system, in which, according to the existing scoring system, it is advantageous for a player in certain situations to draw rather than actively fight for a win, risking making a mistake and losing. For example, a knockout system does not create such conditions; in it, a player is forced to fight for every victory in order not to be eliminated from the tournament.

"I'll add my two cents": it's obvious that "Heroes" is not chess! Yes, in chess, there can be a situation where opponents move pieces for 2-3 hours, and neither can checkmate or even check the other. And the rules clearly define in which specific cases a draw is counted.
But what kind of "draw" can there be in "Heroes"? Theoretically, in the final battle, you can cast Armageddon and destroy the troops of both opponents. But in any other situation, one player inevitably wins! So, a "draw" is a clear sign that the players have agreed, and in my opinion, this is completely unsportsmanlike. But of course, you know better – if there are rules and if they suit everyone..."