Quote Originally Posted by Marshall Louis-Nicolas Davout View Post
So has there any been any patch to fix this? Surely CA should do that. I don't think they will leave it just like that.
I think a part of the problem may have been that 28MB file which was missing from my original install. Since steam recovered that file the game has been better. I'm not ready to declare a total fix or a continuing issue yet; I haven't had time to play the game for several days so I have 6-7 hours experience without the 28MB file and only 2 with. Should finally have time to play more this afternoon.

Quote Originally Posted by Nowake View Post
With that in mind, it must be said that a variant to weaving your own diplomatic web of alliances – and the optimal variant, in my opinion – is working on your target’s diplomatic situation rather than yours. Rather than become its ally to buy yourself time, buy off its partners into breaking alliances and trade agreements. It is often times a lot easier than you’d expect. You find its next target, rather than merely trying to make sure it won’t focus you. Always attempt to drive a wedge before making any move against a clan – especially useful in not getting yourself at war with three new clans at once when that galling yet “peaceful” distant fleet transporting a full army corps is sailing towards you and you would really rather declare war first and destroy it at sea than wait for it to land before opening hostilities.
Gasp! All of those broken agreements and new wars have nothing to do with me or the 5,000 koku I happened to accidentally leave on the table while visiting! Clan frog is entirely honourable, honest and reliable. We would never consider meddling in others' diplomacy! I resent the accusation!

Yes, the odd little touch to third party diplomacy can yield nice results. It takes some delicacy though; it's easy to accidentally get a clan wiped out instead of weakened, and then there's a whole new problem to deal with. Fun!