I think it is, there are no extra mana node on the starting islands. I think I changed that before the map was uploaded but I could be wrong ofcourse.
It,s easier to see from the undead position as the undead and azrac units are mixed on the later version to prevent them from deserting. Also the good have no astras from start on the later version, and their heroes are somewhat weaker.
But it doesn't really matter that much which version this is, the balance between the evil races are pretty much the same.
/Eriksson
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