[HoneyBadger]

I find Aboleths to be very narrow, atleast in terms of troops. They have heavy hitters in the form of Mind Lords, and lots and lots (and lots) of weak, free, polyp troops, but you can't do much in the way of forging for Mind Lords, or anybody except slave princes, because all they have are misc slots. Polypal Mothers can't move and have no magic, so they're only good for guarding the provinces you already have. And, while Aboleth-kind offers excellent units, the remaining units aren't much better than independents. I can really do without enslaved atlantians and tritons and mermen and what have you. They're redundant and, while perhaps necessary for the theme of an enslaving, alien race, detract from the uniqueness of what, in my opinion, should be one of the most (if not the most) unique and weird nations. There are probably quite a few ways to play Aboleths, but clearly the nation is geared to swarming your enemies. I wish Aboleths offered more varied troops, as well as access to the Void Gate that both other R'lyeth ages get. Atleast some bizarre and powerful national summons?