If it takes longer to load into the battle (slow internet, etc) your elixir will be higher than 5. It is hard to tell as they didn't have anything prior to the battle, and there is no timer, but I believe it was pretty legitimate. Also, elixir generates very fast in the first training camp battle ;)

Ok, fair enough, but I think that the tutorial level shouldn't be allowed due to the different elixer gain rate and lack of timer, or it should at least be a different categorie, as it is unfair to anyone who isn't able/ isn't willing to reset their game. Just a thought though.