Super Quarries! – An Alternative Opening Strategy

I would call this a opening novelty rather than a strategy - racking up all of the bonuses for quarries quickly is interesting, and it is something all new players should try out to see how the game works. But as far as improving your game, understanding Civ is about cost/benefit analysis and the importance of growth and time - so much of these concepts is sacrificed to rush the quarry bonuses early in the game.

I have never found quarries to be awkward. I love getting stone. Hello stone circles and a stone works!!! quarries are awesome IMO. I don't prioritize Mausoleum though. Getting out early settlers and workers is just too important.