How do you guys play EB ?

[Xurr]

I used to play every battle. I don't any more. I auto resolve all battles with rebel or barbarian spawns. I also auto resolve battles where I have a giant numerical superiority. This I find tends to give your troops and generals more experience than if you play them out.

I do save often, but only reload older saves when I get a save game that crashes and can't get passed it.