I hate to have to abondone Rome, but if it works then I'll do it. Maybe Hussar is talking about after the main objective is completed. When I defeated the Gauls, I had the option of either quitting or continuing, but now when I capture any more provinces it doesn't give me the option. I can abondone a province and capture a new one, but it is like there is a limit to how many provinces I can occupy. I'll try abondoning Rome and see what happens. Thanks!