I started watching these videos rather recently, and I think they have helped me quite a bit! I was having a hard time getting above Prince until I watched these. Now I feel comfortable on King and am starting my foray into Emperor. Anyways, I find it hilarious that Suleiman called your army on the weak side before you DoWed him. I think the AI needs to take into account how powerful your units are more than just the number.
Yeah how good are watching these and reading let's play stories! I find you learn so much without realising it. Also helps you make smart decisions sooner as MD and others (Pilgrim does it in his) give good reasoning behind their decisions. Helps a lot.
Thanks guys