[LeSquide]

Well, I'm finally out. Out-out, not just effectively out. Good show, all. Things I've learned:

Get one's diplomatic nonsense firmly figured out quickly.

Bane Lords.

Take nothing for granted, ever.

More Bane Lords.

Dome up. This would have prevented, or at least mitigated, a lot of the later problems I had.

Wraith Lords!

I need to take advantage of national strengths more; earlier Blood Magic might have changed a lot.

Also: Do Not Build Useless Castles.