Spain

[Paradox]

I did the same. I started to gain the pope's favor right from the start and now my relations with the Papal States are perfect. I quickly advanced two of my generals to capture the rebel settlements to the east and southeast. After that, I arranged a marriage between my faction heir and their princess, only to later betray them by launching a full assault while two of my forces were already positioned at the Portugese castle bordering France and their capital, after a few turns the Portugese were eliminated from one simple assault.

I aimed to gain diplomatic relations with other powerful factions (one of them being France) and allowed my princess to engage in diplomatic affairs to increase her charm until it reached the maximum charm level.

I'm not finished yet and I also forgot to mention that I kicked the Moors out of Iberia. This is a lucky campaign for me, I've been getting a lot of upgrade opportunities one after another for a short period of time and population seems to be increasing rapidly.

[Genaral Julis]

I have taken Zaragoza and Valencia and a bought Pamplona from the Portugiese (Sp?). I plan to move on Lisbon as soon as possible and then kick the Moors off of Iberia. After that...I belive a full scale invasion of France is in order...perhaps a surprise attack on the scots as well.

Tally Ho!!

[Quintus.JC]

should you finish off the Moors first?

[Genaral Julis]

No, At this stage in the game..Africa is to big to take quickly so I will only invade it after France and the Scots and..perhaps england are firmly under my rule.

[Paradox]

Indeed, Africa is a bit of a time-consumer and involves great distances, it would probably be best to take care of it later on.

[Genaral Julis]

I now control Iberia. My invasion of France is progressing well. The French are putting up a good fight. But I have taken Bordeax (Sp?) and Toulouse (Sp?) is under seige.

Onwards!!

[Quintus.JC]

wouldn't fighting Catholic nations risks you being excommunicated by the Pope? While fighting Muslims and gaining the favours of the Pope seems a more sensible decision to me.