Quote Originally Posted by QuintusSertorius
No they don't. Force Diplomacy is necessary for anything remotely resembling sensible AI behaviour. Using the console to give money to the smaller AI factions is vital to preserve them.



It's entirely a matter of taste. You prefer not to play with them, for other people it enhances their fun. There's no right answer.

I guess you have a good point on the taste thing.
And if your looking for a better AI try looking into Roma Surrectum i'ts got a enhanced Rebels scheme and a little added to the ai.