A CM game without PBEM? The only reason I've enjoyed CM for so long is PBEM. IP games are great too, but who has the time?
Playing against the AI is like polishing a turd, You can polish all you like bit it's still a turd.
Get real BF; and understand why you have such a loyal following.
Military history is all about human v human. Wellington v Napolean; Rommel v Montgomery, etc, etc.
I have no interest in playing against your hopeless AI - my dog is smarter . I don't care about the theatre, just give me a human opponent.