[Darkstone]

So you used an awake wyrm with no awe? That's not really SC material.

Gotta agree with Jim on this one. Arco is very scales friendly. You have decent troops, and elephants that are effective in a variety of situations, but the most important thing Arco has going for it is the mages. With good variety in paths, and a strong communion you can do all sorts of scary and crazy things on and off the battlefield.

I'd suggest an Order and Magic scales to maximize on your mages, and to use them sooner.

As for this game, well.. don't beat yourself up about it, there's always another game. I also suggest you read up the strategy index. Even nations which you don't use (or just don't care for) have suggestions which transcend into other nations, or just general gameplay.