Re: Why convert the starting scout to a prophet in turn 1
 

Another reason to prophethize the scout is if you are using immortals.

Re: Why convert the starting scout to a prophet in turn 1
 

200? I know its customary to jack up taxes a bit for the first turn, but does anyone ever have a starting army big enough to patrol down 200 taxes worth of unrest?

Re: Why convert the starting scout to a prophet in turn 1
 

Caelum can do it, otherwise I dont think any oter nation can go so high without unrest on turn one.

Pangea can recruit 40 harpies on turn one and go up to 200% from turn 2 onwards.

Re: Why convert the starting scout to a prophet in turn 1
 

Caelum is the reason that comes to mind - but it also depends on what I'm trying to accomplish and my scales.

Ermor sometimes wishes to raise undead.

As a possible for instance: You have a Heavy, usually cap only unit that is capable of soloing provinces. You want to prophetize it.

Sometimes the slot of time for the capitol only slot is worth more than the loss of gold.