Hi Alan Apologies for any trouble you might have, haven't looked at this map in a long time as the second map took a lot of my time. There used to be this bug that caused units to waste excessive resources using buffing skills even though the effect has not expired. Since the bug has been fixed, that map might be impossible now. Apologies for any inconvenience, I'll look into making it easier since the AI's smarter. Hmmm, not sure if I should leave the first map as it is or remove it entirely, as comparing the first map and the second, the first looks pretty primitive in terms of skills and possible strategies of victory. The first map's units, friend and foe alike have identical skills while there are distinct differences in player and AI-controlled skills for map 2. Victorious -----Original Message----- From: ian-reeds-games-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ian-reeds-games-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Allan Thompson Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:28 AM To: ian-reeds-games@freelist Subject: [ian-reeds-games] demon war cycle help Hi , I don't know if I am extra stupid or if I just don't quite understand what to do, but I am having a hell of a time trying to beat the first map. I try to pump up my soldiers and knights but it is like they are getting slaughtered. Any hints would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, al "The truth will make you free" Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33AD