New ranked season, New patch, New content

[p]Orcs and Humans![/p][p]The new November Ranked Season has begun, bringing a fresh challenge and significant updates. Sharpen your blades and your wits-this season will test your true strategic mettle.[/p][p]To ensure a fair and competitive environment, the "Reforged" game mod will be the obligatory mode for all ranked matches this season.[/p][p]Alongside the new season, we're deploying a major balance patch. Here are the key changes:[/p][p]Balance & Gameplay Updates:[/p]

• [p]Hero Defense Scaling Removed: Heroes will no longer gain bonus defense as they level up. This change emphasizes tactical positioning and smart engagements over raw stat stacking.[/p]
• [p]Hero Stat Rebalance: To accommodate the above change, all core hero stats (Health, Damage, etc.) have been carefully recalibrated across the board.[/p]
• [p]AI Difficulty Tuning:[/p]
  • [p]Easy AI: Has been made less aggressive and more predictable, offering a smoother experience for new commanders.[/p]
  • [p]Hard AI: Is now more cunning than ever! It can now purchase and actively use hero items, making it a formidable practice opponent.[/p]

[p]Visual & Content Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Lich Model Update: Our soul-harvesting spellcaster now commands respect with a brand new, flowing cape. Fear has a new fashion.[/p]
• [p]Miscellaneous Fixes: Addressed various bugs, polished UI elements, and implemented several visual improvements for a sharper battlefield experience.[/p]

[p]The arena is set. Will you climb the ranks and etch your name into the annals of legend?[/p][p]Good luck, and fight with honor!
— Orc Group[/p][p][/p]