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March 24, 2017 March 24, 2017/ Cardboard Edison
Drafting (almost always, card drafting) is a common technique in games involving more than one side. The mechanic gives players a greater feeling of control, but takes time. My Patreon is at: https://www.patreon.com/LewisPulsipher My thanks for the generous support from Rossan 78.

A look at the drafting mechanism (video)

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