Nevertheless, I intend to complete this AAR. I'm writing it not to show what a brilliant player I am, but because I find Russian history so interesting.
Of course. I wasn't trying to slight your AAR, which I find very stimulating. Honour to you for writing it.
It is interesting to note, however, which countries seem to be most successful under AI control. Russia, Spain and to a great degree France always perform well. Poland often takes a trouncing though, as does England(!) and Portugal.
Turkey is a wild card. Sometimes it steamrolls everyone and other times it is hacked apart.
The minors are harder to judge, but I am generally disappointed by Holland. It always rebels successfully, but almost without exception immediately loses two provinces to Spain in the following war. Later on it tends to get vassalized or conquered by other nations.
Sweden often wins wars against Denmark, but seldom against Russia. Sweden is usually completely destroyed by the 18th century.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Teutonic Order often overperforms in the early game, winning wars against Poland and Russia, and often annexing Pskov. However, the Order seldom survives 'til the end game.
Brandenburg is usually completely inactive, seeming to prefer peaceful methods.
Hungary is just about right on the money, slowly losing ground to the Turks and often peacefully annexed by Austria.
These are just subjective impressions gleaned from a relative few sessions, but could hint at trends.
/Doomie
