
I've read quite a bit about other players' strategies and it has helped but I am still getting my a$$ kicked.
My biggest problem is I'm not getting enough units fast enough. And I need them to take the second city at the top right (seemingly) as quickly as possible before Gilraen arrives . But the creatures on the way (like those bloody phoenix) are too difficult. By the time I have enough units I need them all just to get passed some of the creatures, and then my city is left undefended and then Gilraen and his hoard take it and then... etc.

Last night I ignored my inferno city. Just focused on the Sylvan. Worked pretty good except I need resources, and I need it badly.
How in blazes do some of you get to hoard up a large enough army in such a short time?

I thought of COMPLETELY ignoring the inferno town. Click right on the first sylvan unit and then straight to town. That should happen in 2-3 days. I'm not even going to bother taking extra inferno units from the surrounding dens.
This mission is a freak. Hope someone has advice.
(If I think I'm having a hard time with this game I might reconsider - I'm getting Eleven legacy this afternoon. Wish me luck... seems I'll need it! )