I'm the Juliei. Carthage comes ashore on my territory and we are at war, not because of my house but one of the other houses. so, i quickly dispatch a diplomat and get cease fire for 100 denarii. then i ask for trade rights and get that. my thoughts.........I personally never declared war on Carthage. I'm at war because the Senate says so.....Is the Carthage AI seeing me as a potential friend??? Or is the Carthage AI being stupid??? Irregardless, I LOVE THIS GAME...