Unfortunately for me, I picked up the version of your MOD a couple of weeks ago, and don't have the heart to start over

For anyone who is thinking about it, please try Brian's B-MOD. I've been a fan of Brian's work since the early days of CHS vs BMOD in the old WITP days, and have been using a version of his MOD since AE started.
Unlike many MODs, Brian does not add OOB changes as the main focal point, so the MOD can easily be played by anyone who enjoys Scenario 1, but Brian's work has modified basically anything affecting Combat, really makes a difference in the "reality" of combat results.
Although I also really enjoy RA's BTS, DBB, and most recently, LST's mod, this one is quite special.
Biggest change is obviously China. Even though the version I downloaded does not include his latest major revisions of CHINA guarisson requirements, I can tell you that CHINA is not longer a cake walk. Unlike other MODS, you cannot really hope to simply steamroll in CHINA unless you are willing to remove many LCUs from the Pacific. Remove too much from the units already in CHINA is also just asking for trouble.
It's a very well balanced MOD that doesn't make the game easier for either the Allies or Japan, but does make it realistic in Combat, and overall war results.
Give Brian's mod a chance... You will not regret it.