I always play a custom kingdom (life spells appear better then death, call to arms and regen are just so useful!)
I use the Wraith race as they have cool tattoos and with white hair and light blue skin make a very close dark elf race, and I always go custom as I want serpents pack. It almost a must have trait.
How many of you play Empire (death) based?
Agreed with serpents, must have..
I tried a few empire runs at start, and whither is widely the only reason to go death, that spell alone can kill armies
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If they fix whither I would probably only be kingdom due to Aura of Vitality being so awesome... (might help i either run magic at decent or high, since i always get the wrogn shards).
Sincerely
~ Kongdej