[Xietor]

There is going to be no more nerfing before the game starts.

The problem with these tests is that it does not take into account that human opponents will supplement their troops with battle mages that cast lighting, fireball etc.

And Ulm cannot effectively supplement their troops in battle. Because Smiths are generally not good battle mages early on. Also, Ulm is limited to 3 Black Order Soldiers per turn, and that means the Black Duke is not out searching for death magic sites, forging items, or leading in battle. There is a price to pay to have the Black Duke sitting there producing 3 troops a turn, however tough.

I saw 20 Black order Soldiers dispose of Bogus and his heroes with few or no losses. I know they are tough. But most human opponents will take advantage of their weaknesses. Something the Ai may not be smart enough to do.

And they do have weaknesses. But I am grateful for the analysis, as that is extremely useful and much appreciated.
And it was because of that analysis that they are being produced at 3 rather than 4 per turn, and are easier to hit, move slower, and get tired more readily.