[Tichy]

I just got whomped in an MP with EA. Granted I'm quite new to MP, so you may get different views from someone who understands MP combat strategy. There seem to be four problems with them. First, low attack/defense on most units. Second, a lack of useful combat mages. The good ones are 400gp (though they are really nice: E3,H3, with 1 D,F,W, and a random EDFW), and your only other option is an E1 guy with a random pick and low research for 120. Third, your good troops are expensive both in gold and resources. And finally, the opening army is garbage, so you really need an awake pretender for early expansion.

What this translates to is a nation that needs an awake pretender, a strong bless to survive combat *and* strong income scales to get enough decent troops and mages to not be left behind in the arms race. Tall order.

I have heard about strategies built around EA Aggy's other combat option - trogs - but I haven't tried it.