Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-27200931-20170406200053/@comment-26172435-20170406204606

That's correct. The key issue is keeping track of how many hire units are under a players command and alive. I recall Mevans clearly stating he didn't see any feasible method that would enable that, hence the conclusion that numeric caps on the number or hired units is a known no-go ... and hence the earlier voiced quest for an alternative mechanistic cap.

The idea is very good though, very good indeed ... maybe that offers a little comfort?