Is it possible?
I'm getting the impression that decisions made in regards to research/gold/culture is a long term one where it is very difficult to re-adjust if circumstances change. Add to the social policies that seem more to push you into a particular brand rather than open them up for you.
One quick example is the total war policy. +33% attack bonus is great, but it means I'm best off attacking within the 20 time limit it activates. I can't utilise this policy when it best suits me, on my own terms. I'm rail-roaded by the timings of when I can use what.
I'm getting the impression that decisions made in regards to research/gold/culture is a long term one where it is very difficult to re-adjust if circumstances change. Add to the social policies that seem more to push you into a particular brand rather than open them up for you.
One quick example is the total war policy. +33% attack bonus is great, but it means I'm best off attacking within the 20 time limit it activates. I can't utilise this policy when it best suits me, on my own terms. I'm rail-roaded by the timings of when I can use what.