Well, the thing is..., on small maps (S-M), mages are actually quite strong :D
But on large maps, warriors are better. (Who also become mages during the game).
So, if Crag Hack comes at you with ramparts at the beginning of the second week, will your mage easily defeat him? I thought that on a small map, speed and warrior skills are more important than a level 2 mage guild and 30 mana points... But you know better.
Why? Upgrading a mage will always focus more on strength and knowledge, simply because the probabilities are set that way.
So, who said that a warrior won't use them?
So, it seems that, according to you, a warrior is some kind of dull log, made of wood, without a book, who relies exclusively on close combat?? And you create him, blow him up, and resurrect yourself? No. You are deeply mistaken.
And it's not uncommon for Vistan to outshoot Valesk. (Of course, the heroes always have different parameters).
Well, honestly, I rarely play Heroes (because I have very little free time) and yes, I play against the computer, but I always play on the hardest difficulty and interesting, complex maps (Campaigns) from users... I won't argue anymore, I've already spent my annual forum limit today