One more player needed and then we will start the 7 player game. If you want to play, pick France or Russia, and PM me an email address so you can be alerted when it's your turn.
Today I added some things. First, it shows which side's strategy is better in a battle, by showing a number of stars on each side in the battle screen.
Also, your generals can have a reputation as daring or cautious depending on the strategies they like, and you'll know this before they actually fight. However, you still won't know the specific strategies they prefer until after you see them use them.