Solid game that really gets bogged down by certain limitations. Mods really help.
Where the game goes off the rails is in the somewhat repetitive combat structure....for example, all enemies charge you blindly and make little use of tactics. Your troops also gain very little bonus in battle from smart tactics by yourself, the general. Also, your character can ride around defeating hordes once levelled up with very little risk of death.
With that being said, the game is extremely addictive. I am excited to see the next generation of these types of games. Better engines and smarter AI would really make this game legendary in the ActionRPG and strategy crowds, I believe.