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Because the rules state that a "block" implies an inability to develop, coupled with a complete or significant loss of the army. Here, it essentially means an inability to develop.

I'm surprised by your categorical approach to discussions in all topics. You haven't seen the save file, you haven't tested the battle against archers, you haven't seen the starting army. But you're already sure that development is impossible. Strange logic, isn't it? A creature in such cases would say: "co-co-co."

What does "possibility" and "impossibility" of development mean in your understanding? In reality, we have:

Thanks to the generator, I only built the first hive on day 122.

i.e., in essence, there was development, albeit slow, but it was there. The rules do not state anywhere that the player must effortlessly break the "gate" on day 121.

P.S. if it's not a secret, who made the decision regarding the save file?

It's not a secret; it was me. I'm not a judge of the tournament, but since Anton wasn't online, both players didn't object. Below, in the attachment, is the result of the battle with the "block" on day 112 (after buying water elementals) on the first attempt.