futurehermit
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Ok, so one building that I don't use enough that I want to start using more earlier in the game is the monastery.
The reason: It gives 10% bonus to science. If you put 2-4 of them in each commerce city that is a 20-40% boost to your research which is quite significant frankly. Even 2 monasteries is around the same as a library.
I get the impression that a lot of people don't use monasteries a lot because there is a trend on these forums that people tend to avoid founding religions (unless going cultural) and focus on warring instead.
I find though that even if I am not trying to found religions that I will routinely found taoism, usually found confucianism, and may found christianity if I get a GP early. Furthermore, 1-3 religions will generally find their way into my empire either passively or through conquest.
So, how 'bout it? What are your thoughts on monasteries and making a dedicated effort to get them into your commerce cities early?
The reason: It gives 10% bonus to science. If you put 2-4 of them in each commerce city that is a 20-40% boost to your research which is quite significant frankly. Even 2 monasteries is around the same as a library.
I get the impression that a lot of people don't use monasteries a lot because there is a trend on these forums that people tend to avoid founding religions (unless going cultural) and focus on warring instead.
I find though that even if I am not trying to found religions that I will routinely found taoism, usually found confucianism, and may found christianity if I get a GP early. Furthermore, 1-3 religions will generally find their way into my empire either passively or through conquest.
So, how 'bout it? What are your thoughts on monasteries and making a dedicated effort to get them into your commerce cities early?