[chrispedersen]

What age.

It sounds as if you are talking middle or late age, due to the heavy use of pd.

You haven't mention if this was CBM or not.

My gut instinct is that you have no chance. Its like attacking fire elementals with paper mache golems.

This is sort of judo - he relies on pd to destroy your army. On top of that you are already gold hindered due to the enomous cost of your pans.

I would consider building mannikin SC's. Easier under cbm, but still possible in vanilla. Gift of reason and then equip.
Enchantment and constuction become goto schools.

Dryads interspersed with your scs can help with your mannikin boosting spells.....