By installing the mods listed above— Fourberie , Prison Labor , The Fallen Eagle —you are not just changing a game. You are opting into a simulation of power’s true cost.
Look for upcoming mods that integrate (thirst, hunger, disease tracking for your army) and Dynamic Trade Routes (conquering a spice port actually crashes the global economy of the map). strive for power conquest mods
Do not use cheat mods. The "strive" is the point. Begin as a minor lord, a bandit king, or a tribal chief. Your starting resource is low, but your ambition is high. By installing the mods listed above— Fourberie ,