[Kuritza]

MR is notoriously unreliable. I had mr 25+ penetrated with 1-2 attempts, in several several games, routinely. I have penetrated MR 30 with my first and my only mind hunt, just two weeks ago. Etc, etc.

And no, its not 'VotD vs simple Mind Hunt'. Its 'Mind Hunt vs simple VotD'. Let me remind me that VotD is much lower in the research tree and it has much less restrictions, and its not hard to cast for many already powerful nations. Its just UNGODLY good in certain situations, and the fact that its not worth casting in other situations doesnt make it any better.