Just some FYI's and thoughts for you from someone who has played the Mod from it's inception.
I know many players have been lured into the Trap called revolutions. Yet, even though the AI for the most part can not handle it, it still gets pushed to be used.
Suggestion: Why not try a game w/o Rev. You might just find that the AI behaves and reacts better than you are used to With Rev On.
Also think about Not using Mastery Victory condition. Mastery presents too many "paths", for want of better terminology, for the AI to be effective in reaching a goal, Victory.
And one more point, really consider the game speed you use. We have 2 that have not been balanced , the 2 longest. All the rest have had balancing performed upon them in some manner and form repeatedly over the years.
JosEPh