Just started a new game as Austria E/N. Don't laugh at me, I normally play H/H, but wanted to examine the complaints about the "over-agressive" ai to see if it was true on Easy...

Well, even with industustry tech upgrades, and getting buildings that effect wealth, and getting a few trade agreements, and cranking out a few trade ships, I'm only bringing in 5k gold (or whatever its called) a turn. The economic strutcure seems to favor those who blitz, rather than those who build up their industry and trade. I can't afford to build the trade ships I want to every turn, because I'm at war with Poland and Prussia, which means I'm having to use my full income to crank out line infantry every turn. It's very difficult. 1712 and I'm doing good just to keep my own cities and prevent Prussia from expanding beyond their own borders. I have about 2 full stack armies right now, with a couple decent size garrisons in a few strategic cities.