[Squirrelloid]

Wait, why are you penalizing the Great Sage? Yes, he already has a bonus because he's supposed to be that much better at research than every other pretender god. If he doesn't get the same additional improvement, he will not be worth taking relative to the other 'mage' chasses, who will be strictly better or almost so. (Remember, all those other mage chasses get some special ability or two - something the sage gives up for a bonus on research).

I also agree a sliding scale on the amount of research for magic/drain is in order - 5 is a lot early on but next to nothing in the end game.

Further question: In the game thread your table says 'total research' - is that counting your pretender god's minimum bonus, or just your two researchers?