H, VH combat modes are stupid and not enjoyable since they give unfair advantages to the AI, rather than improving it. I read a post some days ago from an experienced tabletop war gamer who had the same complains and would instead prefer soldiers with higher morale, discipline and speed instead of the supermen in RTW.

On the whole, the command rating of the generals is oversimplified. It was enough a few years ago in shogun but not anymore. I wonder if it is moddable..