Gotta agree with you on China... perfect GA timing.
As for religious, though, don't knock it... at later points in the game, those 4-5 turns of anarchy can really mess you up, especially during wartime, and if you're anything like me, you're likely to be a huge democracy constantly at war...
Also, it's great to sacrifice your people to build temples cheaply in the game early on. It really gives you an edge. If the Egyptians didn't have such a lame UU, I'd be tempted to pick them as my favorite Civ.
Still, I'm with China. I use those riders in at least 2 major wars, and then one crossover war where I use them alongside cavalry, generally.
As for religious, though, don't knock it... at later points in the game, those 4-5 turns of anarchy can really mess you up, especially during wartime, and if you're anything like me, you're likely to be a huge democracy constantly at war...
Also, it's great to sacrifice your people to build temples cheaply in the game early on. It really gives you an edge. If the Egyptians didn't have such a lame UU, I'd be tempted to pick them as my favorite Civ.
Still, I'm with China. I use those riders in at least 2 major wars, and then one crossover war where I use them alongside cavalry, generally.
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