I have just started this game and joined with a smaller clan recently. From everything I have read, I am going to have to agree with the majority here. Putting a cap on player limits per clan eliminates some of the political and social aspects of the game. I think if a clan becomes popular enough to incorporate dozens of lords into it then so be it. Lesser clans will either have to concede and join with the greater clan through diplomacy or find another way to overthrow the majority. An 8 player limit will damper the ideals of the game in my opinion.