The information has helped me greatly, I'm about to start a new campaign - Danes/Early is my choice.

The only additional point I'd add about Governors - it seems that an ideal candidate will grow in abilities including acumen if they have stars and are active - both in military affairs and have major development within the territory they oversee - building lots of financial and agricultural upgrades appears to change acumen - I'm going to put it to the test this time.

I like the idea of building a trade empire and seeing what can be developed with strong governors. Also interested in seeing if it's possible to control the seas - avoiding blockades with better battle strategies to keep the f*&#@ing French and English from blocking me in.

Cheers