For all bar the first month after release, I have Ironman OFF (but always with AI Bonuses on). I only want AI advantages to apply against me, NOT against minor AI nations.
I would never Savescum anyway... How shallow do you have to be to want to cheat in SP. Mistakes, particularly recovering from them, can be a fun learning experience. If not, GREAT! I get to start another game.
PS Part of the whole 'trying not to be shallow' thing, is that I've learned not to care that 22 achievements are all I'm ever going to have.
