Automated Troops and Mines/Refinerys?

[JediLaz]

Among players, does automating troop production or mines and refinerys make much difference? Is there an edge lost if you automate them? In a 2 player head to head game, would the player micromanaging troops and resources be at an advantage? I know that I can play the game on the most difficult of settings, (standard, Large Game at max difficulty) with out being hindered by these things. THough I only automate mines and refinery's when I start running low on resources, which, early game for me isn't a problem typically. I'd just like to gather opinions.

 

Thanks!