We got so lucky that my Wystan with 3 stacks of lizards + Alkin with lizards also picked up tactics and logistics. Also important were the very fast exits to neighboring zones through the walkers. I found a conflux, didn't check it though. The opponent was in a really bad spot and surrendered when I already had 3 castles.
A very tough start. Distant exits to neighboring zones, practically no gold. Having assessed my development and the opponent's development, I decided not to waste either my time or his...(((
Thanks for the game))