I agree...replayability on E:TW is really poor since it is always the same interaction with the AI and the only challenge is in the first few years. I stopped playing a few weeks ago and am waiting for a patch that makes gameplay changes before trying again.

This may be my last strategy game purchase for some time as they have all become too disappointing. They are either too difficult to control, slow moving, or not a challenge (like E:TW)