Just wanted to say, I'd been eyeing this mod for quite a while -- now that I've finally gotten Kingdoms, voila -- my first campaign as East-Anglia.
Right off the bat, it's beautiful - the maps, the characters, the units, bravo!
BUT, this one will be a real challenge for me. only 2-3 turns into the campaign, and I'm -2888 in debt. Even I made sure to disband all my Creole units (the mercs) and moved many of the troops to the capital to receive free upkeep.
Is this a campaign where much of my income will be dependant on 'the spoils of war' (ie. ransom / sacking) ?
There are so many buildings, Its a little confusing -- seems to be so many buildings where the primary function is 5 - 10 % public order/happiness, does this indicate that the populace of new territories will be extremely prone to revolt / riot? Or is it just to add a little more flair and option for the player?
what exactly is the colony system -- I find it confusing - should I always use 'colony' with captured settlements or only if it is from a faction with a different culture?