Hi Norxis

My games as the Romans tend to be longer as:

I raze all military buildings in conquered settlements as I think it is unrealistic to start producing high level troops immediately.

I have a standard legion sent to conquer of 15 units with 5 units left for local mercs. Mercs become a higher percentage of this legion as losses are taken.

I follow the senate orders as long as they coincide with my own plans at the time.