I dont mind the Ai getting a bit of a leg up Todorp if it improves the game.What i cant understand is why the AI would go to the trouble of sending a fleet half way across the mediteranean to start a war when easier pickings are available nearer to home,ie rebel settlements.The Spanish having a pop at Caernavon also springs to mind.
As i said before the Sicillians are following me Every game i have started they have appeared with Stacks of various sizes and put a settlement under siege,only to accept peace the next turn.I'm really hoping to start an Egyptian campaign soon when i have some time off and i fully expect them to turn up at Alexandria too and mull about for 10 years doing nothing.