2.Early ear "becomes" late era someday... The only difference is early era starts earlier
There is a limit... beginning of the 17th century ( or something ) but its like 500 years => 1000 turns.... you will conquer the whole world twice in that time
1.gunpowder era = no
They are "good" but very medieval! Before Musquets this handguns cause more fear then damage! Cannons are strong and look cool!
the gunpowder units are like by many people... my opinion/submod can be found here =>
Release: No Guns Allowed! Removes all firearms from the Middle-Age!