Balancing scenarios.

[Shad]

Larry,

I think you really discount the features in the game that can make it different. Leaders and initiative can be quite the game changer.

You're right Alan, but only if we assume that the player knows how to use leaders well. If you can't maintain cohesion and activation chains your good leaders are only useful for resisting assaults. So for weak players I think it's a wash.

(mind you I'm not accusing Larry of not being able to use leaders!)