It's definitely not the first. I'm not convinced it's the second, either. I'm pretty sure if you Google for HOMM3 strategy, there should be enough hits! I guess what I'm trying to say is that you shouldn't give up :)

Also the speed is painful in the extreme. It's definitely not yet at the point where I can just play a game. But maybe if they get Astra on those cerebras chips and get the price down...