Spot on about the money, chaps! Makes for an interesting game.

Started as the Koinon Hellenon, and as per the game guide, disbanded my fleet in the first turn. However, with a spy on Kydonia, I was able to asses the enemy strength; not good. So, before I sent my sailors home, I had them bring my family member back to the mainland.

Makedonia had a big stack in Korinthos. What's one to do in that situation? Why, attack! Tough fight; they had a unit of Hippeis Thessalikoi and Hetairoi, and they really did a number on my Taxeis Hoplitai.

One thing I've noticed is the huge amount of bodyguards. My faction leader (forgot the name, sorry) has a 55-unit bodyguard! The man routs armies by himself!

I love the new trait system; it's a lot to take in at once. It's a lot more dynamic than anything else I've seen. Your guy getting "Bored"? Send 'em outta town on a pointless errand. Starting to "Like Easy Battles"? Stop stacking your army with overwhelming force!

Since I rotate my family members around every year or so, we're all members of some secret "mystery" on account of being stationed in Korinthos for a while.