When to Save

Hello all

I had problems with several crashes and after looking at the frequent issues I can only assume it is from saving before a battle.

Here is the question though. How long before a battle do you save? Do I have to click a few settlements or make a unit move somewhere before initiating the battle I want or is it at the beginning of the turn?

Another question is if I save the game before a battle and it crashes, will it cause crashes from then on because I did it once but it happens with many battles now even without saving.

It is mildly thrustraiting having it crash before or after the same battle over and over and I hope you guys can help.

Save on the campaign map, anytime you want except when you have up a scroll showing army strengths.