Heh, I remember that walkthrough.....I think it confused me as much as anything else....
General hints;
Constitution only effects the amount of HP you gain when you level up, so hang onto the Con bonus items (Sun amulet \ lyre(?)), and swap them in before you visit the guildmaster.
The number of men in each tower grows periodically on a percentage basis. Donate enough cash and a tower will gain more troops automatically than it can lose liberating towns.
Loot is random, however it's generated when you first enter a room. A bit of saving and reloading can make the starting dungeon a little easier.
Lastly, for any new players who find the combat a bit too frustrating;-