I have never finnished the game, and sure it can be frustratingly hard sometimes – however you need to know how to retreat, how to accept losses and also: Not every combat can be won in the beginning – you need to avoid unwinnable encounters.
Of course, from the sound of your post you are simply using wrong tactic. Retreat to higher ground on the map, use tons of archers in the early game to soften up the enemy before he even closes in on you.
No one is questioning the difficutly of the game – but I do question your ability to adapt to the game, “luzarius”
