The map idea sounds great, thanks for the link, I'll take a look at it and the other mods too. I figured I'd need a combination of different mods but i was uncertain how they would all work together etc. so hadn't tried it yet.

I haven't installed the patch yet as i'm part way through a campaign and I've been scared off a bit by some of the posts. Something like portugal landing two units in Wales etc. just sounds annoying.