Guys, diplomacy is key – everyone either runs away or joins you, and almost always for free. All that's left is to keep an eye on the available slots and the composition of your units – I just recruited two groups of 20 Temptresses each, and it reminded me of the great Suvorov :smile08:. I don't remember if his paladins obey him? – but they definitely don't slow down, that's for sure...
Anyway, for now, I'm progressing easily and without any pressure.