Actually played N3 for the first time since I bought it two months ago...

I was doing fine until I hit the Pholya Flatlands. Man, I dunno if it was because I wasn't used to everything or not yet, but that battle was really a struggle. It started out simple, with only some weak "infantry" units, but it just got disturbing afterwards. Once you defeat those little guys, you'll have to take on this giant group with these giant orges and soldiers that gives out major damage. Halfway through that battle, a bunch of lizard people pop out of nowhere from behind. To make matters worse, a whole different species appears minutes later with dragons. If you manage to survive all of that, you'll have to take out ANOTHER group with two bosses. Geez, it took me at least an hour to complete that mission (the actual battle itself only lasts about 20 minutes), I hope they give me a break in the next mission...