Feature Suggestion

Some ideas; 

Since this 'notice' of an impending raid is going to 'central' for empire wide mobilization - would require time to communicate across the vast stretches of the SOV's holdings, perhaps:

Notice is base on loyality of 'heros" royals, retaineers etc. stationed in area.  And, how effective communication is (distance? roads? etc.)  Also, research spells, tech that allow quicker communication?  Otherwise, perhaps, news of a raid on a tile ight take several turns to get to the SOV?  larger size = slower rxn time at extremities?

I support this.

In real life yes. but iin a game like this the AI always knows when you are entering their territory so why shouldn't we be notified as well.

Interesting ideas ElanaAhova.   I'd say that at the very least troops would need to be garrisoned nearby.  That's one of the things that made it so frustrating, I had troops garrisoned close by, and they easily defeated the mobs, but only after the mobs had destroyed an improvement, caravan, etc.  Maybe a building like a signal flare, or troops that could be placed as escorts for caravans would work as well .

Raven,  

Yes, i, too, have had developed tiles 'raided' by those ***** forces.  Its a pain.  I agree with you about signaling.  Many 'less technologically' advanced societies have used very creative ways to communicate over long distances:  Smoke signals, fire towers, mirrors reflecting sun light (and moonlight) in a kind of Morse code, drum beats, etc.  All worked to some extent.  Why can't "we?"

Swerdyass;  You make a very good point about the AI knowing when the player "trespasses."  I guess i did not express myself very well.  Sorry.  My concern wasn't about 'fairness' between the AI and the player.  Rather, I was thinking about  adding a layer of options from which the player could choose.  I'm all about variety, and 'interesting' choices, trade offs in games.  My intention was to reward players that are intentional about making choices that give their 'forces" perimeter notice, a trip wire, etc.  Given the limited resources we have in early game, choosing between investing in early warning tech, units, etc. vs "other" (important/necessary) concerns would add to our enjoyment.  Sorry I wasn't more specific.

I think that all these events that happen, like losing improvements, enemies offering treaties or asking you to attack someone else, cities levelling up and so on - these should all be put in an event-list, like that which already exists for finished buildings or unit training. Then the user can go through them at his own pace.

I agree with this idea of extending the event list to show all sorts of other information. I think it should also show units with move points and no orders. Sometimes, I forget about which units I have out exploring or on different fronts, especially those who were auto moving due to orders but have since stopped moving.

Guys, you're forgetting that your sovereign has powerful magic. The ability to see anything in one's realm, and to give orders over vast distances, is implied by gameplay mechanics to be an ability inherent to channelers. Because of this, mundane things like signal flares are not likely necessary. It can happen by magic.

Also I agree with this suggestion, if that wasn't apparent.

I like the watchtower idea.  Currently I don't have much use for them, so if they triggered an early warning system as well as providing the increased sight distance, that might make them more appealing to me.  If they provided a minor increase to defense (say 5% increase), that'd make them even more interesting to me.