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However, unlike \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMystic Vale\u003c\/em\u003e, the transparent cards are double-sided, and when you upgrade the \"good\" side of the cards (front), you also add strength to the \"bad\" side of the cards (back).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGroup deckbuilding using one shared deck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rather than having your own deck, there is a central deck that all players draw from and discard to. Different players will have the allegiance of different cards in that deck. Using other players' cards means you have to pay them. During the game you can claim allegiance of more cards in the deck by sleeving a slip into the card with your color and seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCard-driven worker placement\u003c\/strong\u003e: While your actions are card-driven, most costs in the game are in the form of opportunity cost. Advancements don't have a cost, instead they require the use of workers to a greater or lesser degree depending on the power of the card. e.g. many effects require placing or pulling workers from different city locations as dictated by the card effects. Since you have a limited number of workers to use, you will constantly be choosing to forgo one useful thing in order to do another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThreat Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e: There is a Threat Tower which dictates when and whom Threats will attack. 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