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Originally posted by LordArioch:
If SC pretenders are as powerful as is claimed, could somebody give an example of a setup for their SC pretender? I can't seem to get one that can beat indys safely and reliably on any setting higher than 3.

My recent favorite is Ulm with Prince of Death. No extra magic is required but you might want to raise his death to around 6 with your leftover points from scales.

Go for Construction 2 and then forge your PoD the Boots of Behemoth, Black Steel Full Plate, Black Steel Helmet and the Lead Shield. His protection would be above 30 and basically untouchable. As an undead, he won't even get fatique from melee. So, he can trample several units per turn continuously, while keep scaring them away with his >fear+15 aura!

But to be safe, put him at the back and use the command queue "Hold", "Hold", "Attack Raremost". He can sweep most indies all by himself. He's still expensive, so use them with a certain caution. Probably one of the cheapest SCs you can get.

Some other alternatives are to use dragons. Also put them at the back and use the same command queue as above. They aren't as tough but cheap enough. All the Dragons have additional spells to help - Green has Personal Regeneration; Red has Fire Shield; Blue has Quickness and Breath of Winter.

The possibiities are limitless.

BTW, welcome to the game .