RidiQles wrote:
If you wish to stay within the rules as written and still get Ludus benefits you could make a cohort using three members of one ludus, a fourth gladiator of your choice and then filling the last two spots with beasts or a titan. That will give you a six-card cohort that still gets the ludus benefit.
Of course, there's nothing wrong with houseruling whatever makes the game more enjoyable for you. Just offering options.
I think you still get the benefits. RAW it states you count "gladiators" not bests or titans when figuring out if you're eligible for benefits.