Thanks, but no thanks

I tried that with my Ukranian aar -taking notes is way too much work and takes all the fun out of the game.
However...
The game settings: normal/normal
First, promoted bailiffs, second build those cheap armies: I tried to keep my army above 200,000. There was a time when my army reached 200,000+ infantry, 60,000+ cavalry and 135 guns. Diplomacy counts only with brothers Muslims.
Keep stability at three. Keep an eye on religion. Heavy persecusion of Shiites and Protestants took place, provinces keep rebelling, but in the end I only have to manage Muslims, Orthodox and Catholics - in order of priority.
My badboy value stands now at 40, but I am pretty much able to handle all those numerous onslaughts on the Adobe of Peace. Needless to say, I am not stopping at what I've got. My main goal is to bring at least Italy under Turkish role. I plan to expand to southern Spain, and modern Kazakhstan, not to forget about North Africa. The one thing I anticipate the most is some kind of Lepanto. With Allah's blessing and the help of our sabers, we shall prevail.