I haven`t thought of that, but... I`m tired of sniping. So I was trying to avoid it at beginning of the game. Other thing is many mercs (e.g. Lynx) are too used for me (Leech is not) and I don`t like some of them (e.g. Buns)...so maybe I don`t use the best approach, but refreshing one. My starting team nowadays is usually composed of non-Ja2 mercs (imp + 1lev new mercs most from JA1 ones - Spec + one mearetivian guide is a must). By average my team is weak...from zero to hero...I jazz things...for fun!