Originally Posted by
sapi:
It's your actions that are making the crusades overpowered, not any fault of the game...
If you want a tough game, simple - don't exploit 
Agreed. House rules are the easiest form of balance in a game against the AI. In my games, making my actions more reasonable and less gamey enhances the fun. A good example being: In the early game it is easy to blitz the AI and accomplish your goals in the short campaigns. But if you hold back and only take rebel settlements, let your empire grow whilst the AI does, games last longer, are more challenging and imo more fun.
Tschüß!
Erich
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