I'll have to reinforce the opinion that battles in the era were dull. The idea of making battles in this era exciting reminds me of the "pomp and pageantry" line used to promote Medieval 2 , and cannon elephants.

Wars of this era were largely about maneuver: Strategically exciting but tactically dull, in less you like the noise and smoke. Maneuver around the enemy so that any attack is difficult, threaten his supplies and he will flee the field. How do you make logistics exciting?

Since the strategy is remarkably improved from Medieval to Medieval 2, I hope further emphasis will be placed on it as the battles fall short. This is the revolutionary step so let’s see what you guys can come up with. Without detailed naval battles I won’t even consider buying it. I’d rather play Europa Universalis.