Suggestions for SP play?

[Alneyan]

I'm trying to get back into Dominions, but I cannot think about playing MP at the moment (look at me... no thinking! That does come easy to me, admittedly...), so I was wondering if there have been nice maps or scenarios to make SP a little bit more exciting?

Oh, and I remember there was talk of getting a Pretender pack to help the AI pick a half-decent Pretender and not something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy (you know who you are)... Has anything happened in that direction?

Any other pointer for SP play would be much appreciated... It's been a while since I've been around, and I'm still trying to get my bearings (oh, shiny blue forum...). Thanks!