In BNW, none of the policy trees are mutually exclusive. In G&K, Piety was better for cultural victory and Rationalism was better for science victory. With the changes to social policies in BNW, a combination of Piety and Rationalism might get the fastest science finishes.
The reformation belief Jesuit Education allows you to build science buildings with . This is a massive benefit because you no longer have to stockpile to rush buy Public Schools and Research Labs. Because of the Piety policies, buildings also cost less . In my recent game, I was able to rush buy buildings in my four core cities immediately upon reaching the required tech and also have enough to buy 4 GS for the late game tech rush.
I also find this combination works well because Rationalism isn't available when I finish my initial policy tree (usually either Tradition or Liberty depending on the game). I can open Piety in the late Classical to early Medieval era and still open Rationalism when it becomes available in the Renaissance.
What do other people think? What are some of the social policy combination you find work well in BNW?
The reformation belief Jesuit Education allows you to build science buildings with . This is a massive benefit because you no longer have to stockpile to rush buy Public Schools and Research Labs. Because of the Piety policies, buildings also cost less . In my recent game, I was able to rush buy buildings in my four core cities immediately upon reaching the required tech and also have enough to buy 4 GS for the late game tech rush.
I also find this combination works well because Rationalism isn't available when I finish my initial policy tree (usually either Tradition or Liberty depending on the game). I can open Piety in the late Classical to early Medieval era and still open Rationalism when it becomes available in the Renaissance.
What do other people think? What are some of the social policy combination you find work well in BNW?