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The turns of combat machines are also taken into account.

This looks more like the truth. First, the catapult moves, then the towers fire, and then the attacker's unit attacks! With the right skills, you can wait with the catapult and towers.

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What is a "season" and how do you play for rating? Where can I see these ratings?