Favorite Warmongerer?

True, I forgot both of these civs in my honorable mentions. River Warlord is much better than one might think and Persia's a wonderful military civ as well, especially the UA.

If you think it would be better you could try strategic balance resource setting, it's pretty normal for multiplayer because it evens the playing field in certain situations-- IE, naval maps that favor frigates, or flat maps that favor chariots. It also makes a more fun experience for military civs with strategic limitations because it opens a wider playing opportunity

 

Might be a good idea, I've thought of it before but i tend to forget it :S