After reading the AAR of this VP game I suggest caution with VPs.
http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...=5&o=&fpart=18
Summary of complaints: the game ended early (turn 48) and abruptly (by raiding). Players never seem to castle thier VPs. The 3 point VP provinces are too much. 40% Vp is too low, 65% suggested.