
In SP, you can get away with just about anything, especially if you're fighting nations that are lagging behind in tech. Picking quality 7 to unlock 1-2 policies would be the only time I'd delay MIL tech for an idea in MP. Only pick Quality as 1st-4th idea group when you already have Economic/Innovative or will take one of those next. However, it's blatantly unfocused and relies on policies with Economic and Innovative to unlock its full potential. You will always want this idea group if you focus on military quality. For example, Offensive is often better than Quality and Quantity better than Defensive, but Quality/Defensive are still rated higher for the impact they can have when picked at the right time. Note that while this list is in order of average idea group strength for military quality, many picks are situational. Let's have a quick rundown of the military idea groups and when they shine. It depends a lot on the situation and which other idea groups you pick.
