2 questions about the AI

[Pericles]

It's now 1166 AD and Italy and I are still at war (for 66 straight years).

Fortunately, I have enough forces in my Spanish provinces so that Italy hasn't invaded for some time. But it will still not make peace with me.

We finally had a big fight over Aragon: total forces involved in The Battle of The plains of Aragon numbered 3,200 soldiers. It ended with a Spanish victory over Italy with casualties at over 900 dead.

I also built a Chapter House and launched a Crusade against Italy (specifically at Toulouse which Italy was using to attack Aragon). Needless to say, Italy is smarting from that "Pious Spanking" - heheh

I want to expand into North Africa, but before I do, I'm going to achieve naval supremacy in the Med. To that end, I'm building ports and ships, and soon there should be some decisive naval battles. . .

I should add that with the changes I've made the AI has not gangbanged me. In fact, several factions have allied with me including the Papacy. . .

In addition, most of the factions have been upgrading with no problems. I checked out the HRE and they have some awesome looking units and stacks. They have been at war with England and France and have held their own nicely.

I think giving the AI factions 100,000 florins has allowed them to respond to the player as they should be doing. They know how to upgrade and build, but I think they were just lacking the funds.

All-in-all, I am enjoying my game. There has never been a dull moment