I read an old thread a while back by some one who described there game style as just sitting on your borders being a good boy and just enjoying defending your little corner of the map . I must admit to thinking this was a bit odd until now. The reason being I find mysef enjoying campaigns less and less as I expand . All that micro management and keeping your own generals in check can be hard work. Then remembering that old thread I decided to give it a go. i first played as the English and had great fun tecing up my land patroled by small armies of quallity troops building up cash through trade and destroying my enemies ships at sea.I then played as the spanish and after conquering Andelucia I stoped and played the same way.Again great fun being squeazed on two fronts fighting defensive battles with a smaller quality army. Give it a try.