Try focusing more on gameplay! I understand that this mod is focused on the heroes of the ancient world but the armies depend too much on them! It ruins gameplay! I think heroes with bodyguards is better... I know that in ancient times heroes fought each other and stuff but this is my oppinon...
Maybe some of the fans don't like the fact that the game is so dark... you could make a patch with better lighting (I understand that you like it the way it is but I thought you made this mod to be released and played by the fans and not only for you
The green square that appears when selecting units is usefull as well, it makes strategy easier. In this version I never know what units I have selected...
I like it very much... it has great potential! units are unique and so is the music!
Good luck on the final release!
I appologise if my oppinions differ from yours...