Message from Abysia

[KissBlade]

st.patrik said:

Actually I think it's a pretty good addition - now instead of your most powerful mage being the obvious buy (if you have the money) maybe you'll think about buying some younger mages, who last awhile longer. Thus more units get used, and the game just got more strategic depth.

How does it add more strategy? Cheapie mages had always been the favored researchers as they offer the best Research per Gold ratio. The reason people purchase expensive ones is because they offer the best combinations for battle mages and sometimes gives you the desired paths to cast a spell. Instead now, there's an even worse random factor because you could've finally got that S5 mage you're looking for and OOPS FEEBLEMINDED BECAUSE OF OLD AGE! Not to mention, there's the varying lifespan per nation which makes me think it's even sillier (Despite flavor reasons). I think I'd rather reliable mages than hiring some guys who'll just keel over when you're about to embark on an expedition. "Sorry our war against Ryleh went poorly because their mages are all still alive while half ours keeled over from old age".