Honestly, I don't think the ice will send a lot of players out of the game, but I don't think more density is going to make the game more fun. If we want more players, we must do the game funnier.
For example: This game have a lot of limitations without any real justification and only make the play more limited and boring. Honestly, this game is wonderful, but sometimes I found myself thinking "There is no human way to make this thing more boring?!".
We want a fun game? get rid of (or lesser A LOT) equipment damage, morale loses for distance, limit of troops for honour, infinite Take Overs, etc... give freedom to the noblemen! not tie them with a ton of limitations. This would be only a small step, but it would be a step in the right direction!
