So, if I understand you right, holding off on that portion of the tech tree would be more benificial in the long run once you have more influence/cities.....
I dont mind that, I can deal with it, I just would think it would be better if there was even a small chance of finding a new resource with newly placed cities.
Wait... do you mean, each indivual influence zone??.... Say I have 5 cities grouped together with one large influence zone vs 5 cities each with their own individual, non-connected, influence zone.... Which would benifit more, if at all?