So, I've never been much of a fan of playing as the Romans in EB or EB II, but I figured I'd give it a go.
Usually when a family member comes of age, if I'm playing as a non-Roman faction, I'll send him to my capital or wherever I have my most advanced education building ( :sparta.
If I want him to be a good general rather than an administrator, he'll only stay there until the age of twenty or so, at which time he'll be sent to the front to join the armies under the command of a more experienced general until he's got enough experience and he's ready to command on his own.
While playing as Rome, however, I've noticed that my generals need some military experience (turns outside of a city) if they want to attain high political office. so here are the questions -
- What's the best compromise? How long should I keep my young generals in school, and at which point should I have them leave the city and go forth in service of the state?
- Do they need to be Leading troops, or be part of an army with units other than generals' bodyguards?
- Finally, does it help to have them actually participate in battles?
thanks lads