SO the fact that a samurai army isn't so expensive to field in comparison to militia has completely ruined my first 20 turns. It's now viable to do that, and the AI is taking advantage of that. Any tips for how else this mod effects the early game strats?

I like the challenge comes from a competent enemy rather than unfair and half baked mechanics. Don't get me wrong, I like the changes the mod makes. I just need some guidance. I can't get the Takeda a third province.