The Warlord also has an interesting way in which his party is part of his build. A warlord would want to select different powers if his party is primarily ranged attackers than if his party is primarily melee brawlers. And his powers vary in strength depending on that.
If my party is a Warlord, a Rogue, a Wizard, and a Ranger, "Feather Me Yon Oaf" would probably be pretty good. If my party is a Warlord, a sword and shield bearing Fighter, a Paladin, and a Cleric, it probably wouldn't. But I bet a power which enhances group charge attacks would be pretty darn awesome. Fighter, Paladin, Warlord, and Cleric all simultaneously charging with a bonus on the attack? Sweet. Be sure to scream a battle cry at the top of your lungs for extra effect.
If my party is a Warlord, a Rogue, a Wizard, and a Ranger, "Feather Me Yon Oaf" would probably be pretty good. If my party is a Warlord, a sword and shield bearing Fighter, a Paladin, and a Cleric, it probably wouldn't. But I bet a power which enhances group charge attacks would be pretty darn awesome. Fighter, Paladin, Warlord, and Cleric all simultaneously charging with a bonus on the attack? Sweet. Be sure to scream a battle cry at the top of your lungs for extra effect.