Quote Originally Posted by andrewt
2. Make population affect trade and tax income more. That way, there's more incentive to have higher population and it makes sense, too.
i agree on that point totally.
Rtw simply made huge population a problem to human players rather than making it a boon. extermination is simply necessary if you do not want your newly captured provinces to revolt immediately on the next turn.

Interesting though.. i have never seen my rival's (Brutii and Scipii) captured city revolt, it's not unusual to see 120 Hastas holding down Greeks or cathage cities for more than 20 years. even though their public order hovers at around 60% (i kept an extensive spy network, a habit from Mtw )

i suggest that CA let buildings like sewers and city walls play a bigger role in reducing squalors, in addition to many suggestions made by players. it simply spoils the game, especially during late in the game.