bottleimp

So i've only been playing the game for a few days now but it seems to me the magic system is the aspect of the game most in need of some love. Thoroughly agree with the OP's analysis and suggestions but its probably too late in the day to expect a complete overhaul of the system right? What changes could be made within the current system to make it workable? Exclusivity of Sovereign This seems pretty easily doable in the current system, considering the

Really like both ideas but the 'return home' and 'return to territory' options are very exploitable as free teleports. Even locking the army in city might not be enough since they can still take part in city defence, so could be used to recall armies quickly when under attack. Can't see an easy way to prevent holding stacks captive, the toll idea has potential but ultimately you, or the AI, could just refuse indefinately.