LoL Finse,
Anyway I'm new to Mercs and I like it because there's no grind involved, I'm very short of spare time these days - very, that's the only reason besides minor things like updated models/textures, costum banners, etc.
But I miss Strategus type of open world with countless possibilities, epic fun on weekends.
Either Mercs could come up with something similar (if they care), or cRPG will make an epic comeback - which I hope for! in conjunction with Bannerlord maybe...
PS: I'm trying to get new players from Mercs and PW to give cRPG a go, but most don't like grinding. Younger audience, guess it's Evolution...