I played the beginning poorly, lost my army, and almost completely crashed in a super-treasure, but somehow managed to get going by the 2nd.
Starting from 126, I began taking Dragon Utopias—scouted 3 of them—which gave me КЗ among other useful things.
I went to take a Dragon Utopia right from under Maretti's nose; on the way, I took a computer-owned Castle from him. That gave me more КЗ and a hat for the entire 5th.
After that, I systematically devoured the map, while Maretti holed up in a corner, in a super-treasure.
On 146, after previously seizing all castles, I attacked with HQ. Stats were even, but I had 75 gr. ducklings with morale and luck and +2 speed, whereas he had an elite and a sniper bow. In the 1st round, I wiped out 25 of his 50 ducks; after that, he had nothing left to kill my ducklings with.
Thanks for game!
I confirm. Lacked luck all game. TFP.