GAGA Extrem
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Academies start slower but have higher potential and they are more consistent (because you don't need to rely on the AI to get Student Aid). The main reason why AU specialists work is the low game timer - the game usually ends before Academies are able to truly shine.
They also work perfectly fine without Knowledge - in fact, the +1 virtue yield is so weak that you shouldn't even bother picking it. The left side with -10% leaf tech cost is *much* better (and Industry is still more powerful because of the early game momentum).
Also Food isn't an issue. Just centralize all your TRs in the capital and convert food there, this should give you ~20 extra food per TR - more than enough to work all tiles you want and to sill grow your cities rapidly.
They also work perfectly fine without Knowledge - in fact, the +1 virtue yield is so weak that you shouldn't even bother picking it. The left side with -10% leaf tech cost is *much* better (and Industry is still more powerful because of the early game momentum).
Also Food isn't an issue. Just centralize all your TRs in the capital and convert food there, this should give you ~20 extra food per TR - more than enough to work all tiles you want and to sill grow your cities rapidly.