Category Archives: Dominion

Dominion: Woodcutter

Posted on December 10, 2010 by theory

Woodcutter is the most niche card in the base set.  Its +Buy can be critical if (and this is a big if) you can make use of it and no superior alternatives exist.  But with one major exception, Woodcutter almost … Continue reading →

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Dominion: Market

Posted on November 30, 2010 by theory

It pains me to say this, but Market is one of the worst $5 cards in the game. Don’t get me wrong: Markets are definitely good, as a non-terminal Action that provides +$1 and +1 Buy, and therefore readily spammable.  … Continue reading →

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Dominion: Chapel

Posted on November 17, 2010 by theory

This is the best card in the game. Simply put, no other card fundamentally alters the game as much as Chapel and its deceptively simple ability.  In the base game, Chapel was so important that Dominion was essentially two different … Continue reading →

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Dominion: Cellar

Posted on November 15, 2010 by theory

Like most other $2 Actions, Cellar is a versatile card.  Early game, it cycles through your deck so you can quickly play your newly-bought cards.  Mid-game, it fixes unlucky draws in order to set up your engine.  Late-game, it helps … Continue reading →

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