[jaif]

Thanks all for the answers. I've been playing more. My real issue with leaders is in regards to the middle three - master of the way, ceremonial master, and master of rituals. I agree with you about about all the others, especially eunuchs which are an incredible unit. 25 gold for something that can ferry units, spend 5 turns building a fortified city, roam behind the lines to catch stupid stealth tricks and so on. Great unit.

I'm starting to like the Master of the Way. Celestial Masters are weak to astral duals. Frankly, I think they need to be kept behind the lines summoning and forging as needed. Masters of the Way can be given a staff or other booster and provide adequate mage and priest support.

I still haven't found myself "needing" a ceremonial master or a master of rituals, though. But I'm willing to chalk that up to style of play at this point.

-Jeff

P.S. Yes, consorts or wonderful too. I just didn't want to repeat your whole list. :-)