Ive seen many players say early game is harder than late game. I find the late game has the biggest and best battles. So really enjoy that dimension of the late game. Early battles are less grand.

What I dislike about late game is its size. As I micromanage everything a turn takes ages. Its a relief when Rome falls and the game 'officially ends'.

Yet I feel I need to paint the whole map one colour at least once. To say that I have done it. Fast Egyptian chariot forces should do this well although I suspect they will not fight too well in the snow.