[Scott Hebert]

I disagree with your assumption that Dominions 2 is about magic and mages. In the game, Magic is a tool, just like any other. It should be balanced against all the other tools you have available.

Just because current game-balance requires a switch-over from recruited troops to summoned troops does not mean that it is always a requirement.

After my national commander analysis, I plan to try my hand at a summoned commander analysis, to see if they can be similarly re-balanced.