I have played several games of the Samnite War scenario as both sides. It seems impossible to win as the Samnites. In the last game, we agreed the Samnite capital was off limits until it was the last remaining Samnite region. Still not enough EP were raised to purchase the options. Though the Samnites are presented with some nice options, these cost more EP than the Samnite forces can raise.
Perhaps if the Samnite generals had a mountain trait, this would help
Thoughts?