I started my first (and current) EB Casse campaign on M/M. It's been great so far. Here's what I did and you can too!
Indeed send your diplomat across the channel before disbanding your 'fleet'. Make your way across the world after that garnering trade agreements. Other than that, the Casse have the unique advantage of not being at war with the rebels from the get go, so use that to your advantage. I personally sat back for years and years, building up a nice economy and starting city, then trained some troops and took over the isles. It took about 12 years, and boy was it fun.
After I had full control of both islansds, I sat back for another good while, building back up my economy and newly conquered provinces. After a few more years, with a huge surplus and a nice army to boot, I invaded the mainland. And ah, the rest is history
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Here's my current situation, 142 B.C.
Basically, the best thing about the Casse is your two main natural advantages. The beginning of the game, your at peace with the rebels and if you play on M, it'll stay that way until you decide to change it. After you're good and ready, attack and take the islands. The second advantage now is your natural borders. You're on an island and nobody is going to attack you. When you feel sufficiently prepared, go ahead and wreak havoc on the mainland.
Take your time, build up, attack and consolidate. Casse shall rule the world.
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