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				Ironhawk said: 
I almost always patrol on the first turn so I almost always need my starting commander for that.  As a result the scout is usually made into my prophet.  I dont find that it detracts in any significant way from using him (never had one killed by a stray arrow/spell).   
 
And the first-turn patrol gives you a significant edge over other nations at a time when it counts most.  You may not think much of it, but if I get to a chokepoint province 1 turn before you cause I had just enough gold to get my starting force going sooner, you will be kicking yourself.  
			
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 Of course, I usually just take a province the first turn = )