Discussion of the Academy faction (Mages and Wizards). Tactics and their specific features.

it's still better to have a few options

Sometimes, blindly following a pre-planned strategy can also be detrimental. For example, if you get Education for an Orc (2%), it's usually a good idea to take it, which means you need to adjust your build strategy. The same applies to the Academy with Leadership/Logistics. In short: exceptions are possible.