Quote Originally Posted by aleh
Alright, so I tried to post the Realism thread(to sum it up, I'm asking how to make Early English, Hard setting, campaign as /realistic and accurate/ as possible)
Well sounds like in MTW terms your on track... A crusade to the holy land. If you want realism english history is pretty well documented you could attempt to follow a historical time line for conquests in france scotland and ireland.

Playing a mod? IF not pick one, they all have something to offer, my preference is the XL mod. Makes land more valuable and decreases trade income which IMHO better represents the period, land equaled power.

That mod also beef's up the AI troop selections, you shouldnt have a problem winning battles but there will be a few gems where you just sneak bye and it will most likely be due to the quality of the AI troops.

I know this isnt very specific, but MTW isnt very historically accurate, self moderation of conquest is the way to go if you ask me. Let France get into it with the HRE and win and solidify new provinces before you attack, should make the hyw more engaging anyway.