Going out into uncharted terrain, a vital part of grabbing up all the best resources, is now made nearly impossible due to this. I'm all for a good fight, but this is too much of a distraction from the intended military challenge of conquering your enemies. In fact, while I was busy fighting Hyborem, a ridiculously pimped out Ira invaded my territory and leveled a city. Not just caught with my pants down, either; I fought it with everything I could and still failed--and I won against Hyborem's armies. Something's wrong when the game's like that.