Fewer heroes, but selectable

[Xenos]

The heroes slider is a nice addition, because more options are always welcome, but I think it doesn't tackle the real problem with the hero system: it's totally random, and so it can become useless or broke the game completely, just on the whims of the RNG. A bit of randomness in wargames is necessary, but for heroes is really over the top. The power difference between rolling, say, three Learn from mistakes or three Zero slots over a campaign is enormous, greater than any other power difference in equipment or traits.

So I suggest, as a variant to the ruleset: roll three heroes every X scenarios (I'd say three to five scenarios), and let the player choose one. It shouldn't be too difficult to code, still retaining some randomness but countering the silliest situations.

[Grondel]

i like this idea of choosing 1 out of 3 heroes. will certainly solve the problem of getting shit heroes in a row or heroes that don´t fit etc.

[Resolute]

I'd like to see something like a tier-based system when it comes to heroes. Each finished map gives you one point like commendations. You can then use those points to buy a hero of your choice, e.g Field Repair costs 1 whereas Zero would be 3.
I really dislike the slider, it makes an unleasant experience, where you end up with a series of unwanted heroes, even more obnoxious.

[kverdon]

I like the recruit a hero with Commendation Points, or a couple of thousand prestige. Being able to pick or at least roll on a tier of Heroes would be a great addition.

[Mojko]

I proposed a similar idea a long time ago, would be happy to get it implemented. I would actually be fine with just having the ability to exchange 2 heroes for one random hero so I could just recycle the trash. I think about half of my heroes are like that.

[scott_mathieson]

recycling ones you don't want would be good, maybe if they were ranked you could even recycle strong heroes for other good ones that maybe suit your style of play better