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Jadefire · 02-04-2013, 05:33 AM

Charity is just one of those mechanics that are geared towards game balance, so that the player(s) who are farthest behind don't get completely hosed (e.g. if they don't draw a lot of equipment or monsters or too many race or class cards). The cards gained through charity don't tend to be extremely useful (usually overpowered monsters or extraneous race or class cards) unless the the giving player intentionally passes something good, but it's better than nothing. The extra cards may at least be useful as discard fodder or for looking for trouble if another player agrees to help.

02-04-2013, 05:33 AM	#3
Jadefire Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada	Re: Whats the point of charity? Charity is just one of those mechanics that are geared towards game balance, so that the player(s) who are farthest behind don't get completely hosed (e.g. if they don't draw a lot of equipment or monsters or too many race or class cards). The cards gained through charity don't tend to be extremely useful (usually overpowered monsters or extraneous race or class cards) unless the the giving player intentionally passes something good, but it's better than nothing. The extra cards may at least be useful as discard fodder or for looking for trouble if another player agrees to help.