Small villages have no walls or defenders. An enemy single-unit "army" can capture them instantly. Use a secondary "defense" general to chase down these raiders.
Estates are buildings that generate loyalty. If a noble is disloyal, grant them an estate. Warning: If the King holds too many estates, all other nobles get jealous. Total.War.Saga.Thrones.of.Britannia-VOKSI
Unlike other games, food is a hard cap on army size. Always prioritize food-producing buildings (Farms, Granaries) early on. Small villages have no walls or defenders
Strong economies and balanced rosters. Wessex is the "easy mode" starter but can be boring due to its sheer starting power. Total.War.Saga.Thrones.of.Britannia-VOKSI
Strong shock infantry but often face internal loyalty issues.