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Emperor
I always open Tradition first (sometimes Liberty), but Honor is usually my second policy. I tried Honor first, but I need that Tradition opener (or Liberty plus a monument) so my city borders will grow. Culture from barb kills don't help with that.
I usually play with raging barbs, and want notifications with a new encampment pops up. Honor also helps keep my scout alive longer. And I'm just one policy away from a free Great General if Shaka or Alexander comes knocking on my door. Even if I don't need a GG to help defend against an early rush, he sometimes is useful to build a citadel and snag some iron 4 tiles out or to create a chokepoint.
Eventually I'll want more policies in Honor anyway; in the late game filling Honor (and Commerce or Patronage) is often more important than finishing out my ideology or even Rationalism.
I usually play with raging barbs, and want notifications with a new encampment pops up. Honor also helps keep my scout alive longer. And I'm just one policy away from a free Great General if Shaka or Alexander comes knocking on my door. Even if I don't need a GG to help defend against an early rush, he sometimes is useful to build a citadel and snag some iron 4 tiles out or to create a chokepoint.
Eventually I'll want more policies in Honor anyway; in the late game filling Honor (and Commerce or Patronage) is often more important than finishing out my ideology or even Rationalism.
