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Don, Losing armies, even in the early stages, almost never determines my victory or defeat. Troops are disposable. There loss means nothing to me. Its a loss of magery and gems that always concerns me most. So long as I have land, castles, and mages, I never count myself out.

Baalz, I will grant you that it seems a bit hasty and unwarranted to rush a player simply because they have a high profile. I personally don't mind giving some of the vets a little breathing room, so long they aren't a real threat and I'm keeping up the pace. I suppose I play more for the challenges that others have to offer.