Im trying to get the most in SP, but the AI just doesnt cut it in small maps.
Only time its challenging (as in regular to moderate difficulty, the way it should be), is in Orania with plenty of Impossible AI (14+)and Indy 9.
But the games were way too long and at the end, it was all the same and micro. vs 6 nations at once is mind-boggling. And most of them get eliminated way too fast.
So i tried sundering with about 4 impossible AI and Indy.6 (Thought maybe it would allow them to expand a bit more). Mistake, by turn 20 they had 3 provinces max, i controlled about half the map, was highest in everything (even with Ulm and drain 3 was first at research). They still had militias and archers, poor income, poor everything. And i was really going easy, i know its easy with Ulm wo rush the AI with strong infantry, so i was building defences, temples, was researching a lot. Was giving them time damnit.
Tried Aran, Desert eye , all the same. AI was just mediocre and offered 0 challenge. I got Talis, but im keeping it for MP, 2vs2 will be fun.
So, question is, any way to play on relatively smaller maps vs 4-5 GOOD AI ? Maybe i should try the scenarios, haven't yet. Any thoughts , suggestions ?
And how about 1vs 1 comp. ? Maybe it just needs time to expand and research, then it starts to roll. Any info on AI appreciated
Thanks, Bashem.