I don't know what most people here are complaining about this Avatar lvl system. Everyone all started from lvl 1 and we all had our arse handled to us by higher lvls and lvl 10s but we still keep coming back for more because its still fun.

Everyday, when I start up my com and play mp shogun 2, I keep seeing new players and alot of them are now at least lvl 7 or 9.

I started playing TW MP games since RTW and this is by far the most successful TW MP series and almost nobody bothered to play classic mode.

All that customising from veteran skills to redesigning an army is all part of the fun. As for micro management, definately less than most RTS.