First off I enjoy the mod a lot, I play it pretty much it only. I like the historical aspect, and the fact that most of the de jure kingdoms and empires stay and exist throughout the game. However I feel that they might be just a bit too static in fact. Where are the plots for independence? Using France, HRE, and ERE as examples, In 300 years of game play I have never seen any break up, and if they do , its only to replace the king, and then they are back together again. I just feel that the mod lacks action because I the player and the only one expanding or contracting (if I lose wars). I have seen many crusades, but usually they are won, only to be lost during the next Jihad, which is fine IMO, however the main thing I don't like is the old empires which seem to remain forever unless I as the player choose to break them up.