The arguments about unrealistic battles with golems/zombies are the most annoying. It's as if this is a huge problem that requires 30 minutes. In the early stages, there might be a couple of unpleasant battles that take, at most, 5-7 minutes. Is that really so much? What's better: an unlimited battle with golems and a comfortable game in the late stage?
And another advantage of the Chess Timer in the beginning is the large amount of time for the first turn.

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