For those of you who are afraid of the patch. Don't be. I know this is not the place for it but I hate to have good players quit because of it.
Thanks Joria. But, I'm not confident enough with EA to install a patch without the EP which I will not be getting until next month. I'd rather not risk the Halliwell's lives unless I absolutely have to, i.e. installing an EP which kinda makes me patch up. This is the farthest I've ever gotten on the Dynasty, my 4th generation is now a toddler and I don't wanna risk it for a challenge. Thanks though!
Congratulations to everyone that finished!! Can't wait to hear the strategy!