So, I don't have the game and probably won't be able to play for a few weeks. I have heard via the Symposium that leaders in the game are non-playable. Considering this is an era when many of the greatest leaders were field commanders (think Charles XII, Frederick the Great, Napoleon), CA's decision to make them non-playable is odd in the extreme.
My question to those who are experiencing the game now is why you think this choice of immobilizing leaders was made. How does it benefit or weaken the game in your opinion. Also, as far as traits are concerned, how do they earn battle experience traits - if at all. Any other comments on the subject are appreciated...