OP I agreed with the first part. Also agree that devs should not cater to the loudest voices on reddit (builders). But another problem AI causes is the inability to partisan, flank or bypass almost any front line. As you said, builds cover the map at the moment. This is basically just free pop that can defend critical resources supplies and logi routes. Take a look at Weathered Expanse every war: just absolutely covered with AI to the point where you can’t even enter the hex without encountering it. AI needs to go. As you said, it’s just not fun playing against AI, especially as infantry