To improve next years campaigns I have listed a number of problems that occurred along with possible solutions. I encourage players that haven't run a campaign before to ask one of the more experienced campaigners for advice when setting up the campaign. They should ask someone who is not going to participate to ensure a balanced view. Some players are unreliable and don't turn up. Always run a two sided campaign with teams of two players who will cover for each other when one is absent.
Some umpires are unreliable.
Next year I won't allow unreliable umpires to register without close supervision and setting of targets. We experienced some problems with concurrent campaigns. It is often difficult for a player to participate in a battle and give orders for another campaign simultaneously. I will attempt to plan the spacing a little better next year. On the positive side there were many well run, balanced and enjoyable campaigns this year.