What about keeping it historical?

[Orda Khan]

Historical accuracy is about historically accurate units, historically accurate maps and absolutely nothing to do with NOT changing events, what an absurd notion.
TW has never been accurate in this way, which is why there are realism mods and thanks to a few talented, dedicated people we can enjoy a decent game.

Historical accuracy = can't change events.

........Orda

[Grimmy]

Ar7: That's one of the coolnesses of this game system. If you want to try to expand at a rate you feel is more appropriate, then you are totally free to do so. If you are a player that enjoys blitzing, then you can do that too. There's lots of flex built in to the system.

Even the major factions are more about flex in play style, rather than real attempt at history. You want a more quest driven game with imposed limits and punishments for not complying with those limits? Play a Catholic faction. You want to be left alone and not bother with a Pope getting in your business? Play the other factions. You want to work out and test strategies to prepair and then deal with huge invasions? Play a Muslim faction and stand by for the Mongols and then Timarids.

Small factions, large factions, foot oriented factions, cav oriented, ranged oriented, horse ranged oriented, pike/defense oriented...it's all there to one degree or another for who ever wants to give it a whirl.

I know you know this and "get it" but so many seem to get lost in the minutia and forget that the game can be only as fun as the player intends to make it, and if someone is completely inflexible in what they demand then they'll need to find a completely inflexible product that is specifically designed to meet their needs.