Quote Originally Posted by Ciaran
I suggest you get at least patch 1.2, for a variety of reasons. Whether to get 1.5 - that would require getting 1.3, or installing BI, first and that one is really big, download-size-wise - or not I´ll leave open to discussion, it certainly improves a lot but adds some quirks as well (the butt-spike issue and diplomats losing influence after failed negotiations are among them).

But you´re right, from what I´ve read, in 1.0 (and possibly 1.1) you can´t continue after completing your goals.
I beat it on 1.1 and it's possible. You could try this on 1.0 if you want. Basically, v1.2 and on add an option to continue on the victory screen. Well, before that it would force you to go back to main menu except you can hit escape and get to the options menu. Save the game and then hit the check to go back to main menu. Reload your save you just made and you're after the victory screen so you can continue.