Quote Originally Posted by Blxz View Post
I find the most active AI factions are generally the ones nearest to me while further factions remain less active until I conquer closer towards them. Maybe its just in my head but it does make a kind of sense.

Examples such as Rome, Lusotan and assorted western greeks do very little in a Baktrian game whereas they seem to charge around on a Rome game while Baktria and the steppe factions seem to sit on their heels until I come closer. Note that I have started playing exclusively on no_fow the last few games to try and test this out and it seems 'almost' correct.
I am sure that factions you are at war with are much stronger then other factions. The weakest factions are always those you are allied to. So if you want to weaken a faction, just make an ally :D