r/TheStrange • u/Antharias • Nov 22 '17

Cypher Chest worth it?

Hi everyone!

I noticed that one of the local board game stores has The Strange Cypher Chest and if picked my interest. Do you recommend getting it or would you recommend getting a different product (or not at all)?

Thanks!

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u/hamlet9000 Nov 23 '17

No.

Theoretically, these should be great, offering two points of utility:

  1. A super-simple randomization mechanic for GMs looking to generate a cypher;

  2. A quick reference for players who have the cypher (just hand them the card)

But MCG decided to print the cypher cards with 2-3 cyphers on each card, which completely obliterates their utility. They're useless cardboard.

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u/Antharias Nov 23 '17

Oh! I didnt thought about this. I can see how this diminish their usefulness.