I would like to start the early period around 1150, so that it doesn't take so long to get to the higher tech troops of high and that I wouldn't have to wait for the Horde so long.

Also, sometimes when I start in early, by the time the high period starts, I'm far more developed than any of the AI factions and am able to crush its armies made up of early-period junk. That's why I'd like to start later.

I know that you can change the start (and end) dates of the three periods in the startpos file.

I just wanted to ask the more experienced modders what kind of effects, if any, it would have on the game if I change the startpos for early to start in 1150.