I played one game at warlord level, just to get to know the mechanics a bit. Then I moved up a bit. I think I played 6 or 7 games on noble, and I got all victory conditions at least once. After that, unfortunately, my interest in the game faded... Maybe I'll start a higher level SP game in march or so (if I can find the time...
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Besides, the PBEM's I am in are on prince and monarch level, so who knows? Maybe I'll like the challenge...
Then again (if you look at my spoiler for the ignition game), maybe not...