Yomi Pretender design and general MP Strategy ?

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When I decided to apply for my first MP game I said myself not to cry for help right from the start but since I rolled a race I don't know how to play (and kinda dislike what I read about yomi MP ability here on forums in the Corwin's thorough analysis - which was awesome btw) I could definitely use a tip or two, especially on the matter of pretender design, magic choice, what to research early on and maybe what army to use early on. It will be a large EA game with around 225 provinces and 15 players.

I will not tell you what I personally have in mind for the pretender god since I wouldn't like it if someone from the game could read it here and find out about my strategy for good, but still I am grateful for any advice or suggestion you are willing to give me

Thanks a lot !