I stopped playing M2TW awhile ago because of the passive AI. I am wondering if it has been fixed?

If not has it been fixed in Kingdoms? How about a mod?

I love the game but I don't get that thrill of knowing my enemies can crush me if I'm not careful. I've played enough to know the computer is an idiot and despite having overwhelming forces isn't organized to come after me in a purposeful way. And sending troops in to mop up the rebels that remain after I take his undefended cities is booooring.

Anyway--what say ye?