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Why Civ 5 Hermitage is OP: The Broken Science Glitch? pulls new attention from mod packs and speedrun challenges. Players rediscover old tricks that break early science pressure.
Why Civ 5 Hermitage is OP: The Broken Science Glitch? is a science bonus from captured barbarians near your capital. This policy creates free tech units, jumpstarting research while protecting borders. Studies indicate early stability on nearby City-States boosts this effect.
Breaking early temples changes momentum. Builders rush planting campuses, fueling faster writing and astronomy. Research shows focused city placement maximizes free tech from captured specialists.
Quick setup means huge science spikes early. That early lead snowballs into unreachable tech advantage.
Q: Does this work online or only single player?
A: Works in both modes if everyone allows policies and barbarians.
Q: Is this still strong in later patches?
A: Base game mechanics hold, but balance patches may nerf policy strength.
