As far as Mods to play with....

For sure get the Vices and Virtues fix for 1.02
It will just make traits for Generals make sence.

That is the only one that I use at the moment. There are other great ones out ther tho like, Lands to Conquer, ,The Big Map Mod and Stainless Steel.

Check out the Modding fourm for more details!