problems with provincial defence

[condors]

for ulm single player you can try this:

you could try a cyclops(search function was a couple debates on them) with 6 earth magic

for scales 3 production 3 order 3 growth 3 drain

recruit a smith every turn and get at least 1 attack force (prohet + infantry to start)

Use the smiths for research get 7 enchancment then cast earth blood deep well, then you can cast enliven statues every turn. Get conjuration 7 and you can get 2 king earth elementals who can summon free allies. Get 5 alteration 3 evocation and have all your smiths scripted to summon earth power, invulnerabilty and fire shield

This is not the only way to play ulm and is not the best way but it gives you something of a starting ground and this alone can win some games for you.

In single player 21 is common PD for me but it will not hold off any real army. Choke point take 6 smiths build a lab and have them research there that is usually enough to hold off a foe until you can gather a real attack force to deal with him. If you build a temple and its not well defended the ai will attack.

hopefully this helps you some good luck