I recall Piranha mentioning that heroes with items could exceed their maximum command value.
In game 4143 (Smash Round 2) I have a Paladin with +12 command who has a +7 command when attacking item. This turn I attacked an enemy stack with my Paladin and Dragon and the bonus shows as +31 (19+12). However all my units are only getting +30. So this sounds like another of those 'allow in simulation but not in actual battle bugs'.
I need this fixed because my opponent has a Grand Archon and when I next level (another ruin or a couple more enemy scouts stacks) I'll be able to overcome the ridiculous 20 negate bonus that Grand Archons have
KGB