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'''Followers''' is an [[Action]]-[[Attack]]- | '''Followers''' is an [[Action]]-[[Attack]]-{{Card|Prize|file=Prizes}} from {{Set|Cornucopia & Guilds}}. It is a powerful combination of a [[curser]] and [[discard attack]], but clutters up its owner's deck with {{Card|Estate|Estates}} at the same time. It is not in the [[Supply]], and can only be gained by playing a {{Card|Tournament}}. | ||
Followers was [[removed]] from the [[second edition]] of {{set|Cornucopia & Guilds}} as part of the replacement of Tournament and Prizes with {{card|Joust}} and {{Card|Rewards}}. | Followers was [[removed]] from the [[second edition]] of {{set|Cornucopia & Guilds}} as part of the replacement of Tournament and Prizes with {{card|Joust}} and {{Card|Reward|Rewards|file=Rewards}}. | ||
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
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''For discussion of Followers' interaction with {{Card|Tournament}}, refer to the [[Tournament#Strategy|Tournament strategy section]].'' | ''For discussion of Followers' interaction with {{Card|Tournament}}, refer to the [[Tournament#Strategy|Tournament strategy section]].'' | ||
Followers is often the best | Followers is often the best {{Card|Prize|file=Prizes}} because it is a strong [[Attack]]. The [[handsize attack]] can be particularly useful for impeding your opponent's efforts to win their own Prizes, or to more generally encourage [[dud]]s. The [[curser|Cursing]] is especially devastating if [[trashing]] is weak or missing from the [[Kingdom]], though it is worth noting that because it also gains an {{Card|Estate}} it can junk you as much as your opponents; in some scenarios, these can be useful fodder for [[trash-for-benefit]] effects, and they sometimes provide a helpful {{VP}} swing in the endgame. When deciding whether to gain Followers or another Prize it is also important to consider the impact of being attacked yourself if you leave the card to your opponent. | ||
== Versions == | == Versions == | ||
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The Followers are following you, they're your followers. In the prototype it's the people following brave brave Sir Robin. | The Followers are following you, they're your followers. In the prototype it's the people following brave brave Sir Robin. | ||
|Name=[[Donald X. Vaccarino]] | |Name=[[Donald X. Vaccarino]] | ||
|Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5799.msg760457;topicseen#msg760457 Interview with Donald X.] | |Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5799.msg760457;topicseen#msg760457 Interview with Donald X., June 2018] | ||
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=== Secret History === | === Secret History === | ||
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And in place of Followers I had a VP-Action card. It didn't work out because, you know, you buy VP cards later in the game, for the points they're worth. I just couldn't make a {{VP}} prize exciting enough without making it too good. It couldn't be something you built your deck around, because you might not get it and at most got one. Something like {{Card|Harem}} or {{Card|Nobles}} just wasn't going to look pretty next to the other Prizes, because part of what you "paid for" was the | And in place of Followers I had a VP-Action card. It didn't work out because, you know, you buy VP cards later in the game, for the points they're worth. I just couldn't make a {{VP}} prize exciting enough without making it too good. It couldn't be something you built your deck around, because you might not get it and at most got one. Something like {{Card|Harem}} or {{Card|Nobles}} just wasn't going to look pretty next to the other Prizes, because part of what you "paid for" was the {{VP|2}}. Anyway Followers, who doesn't like Followers. | ||
Followers meanwhile started out as a {{Card|Goons}} in [[Prosperity]]. I tried a bunch of "choose one" cards in that slot, and then tried this attack-two-ways, profit-the-opposite-ways thing. It was the same except it cost {{Cost|6}} and gave you a {{VP}} token instead of an {{Card|Estate}}. It was too strong. An {{Card|Estate}} is obv. a lot worse than a {{VP}} token, and being a Prize means it doesn't get to hit you that often or early either. | Followers meanwhile started out as a {{Card|Goons}} in [[Prosperity]]. I tried a bunch of "choose one" cards in that slot, and then tried this attack-two-ways, profit-the-opposite-ways thing. It was the same except it cost {{Cost|6}} and gave you a {{VP}} token instead of an {{Card|Estate}}. It was too strong. An {{Card|Estate}} is obv. a lot worse than a {{VP}} token, and being a Prize means it doesn't get to hit you that often or early either. | ||
|Name=[[Donald X. Vaccarino]] | |Name=[[Donald X. Vaccarino]] | ||
|Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=120.0 The Secret History of the Cornucopia Cards] | |Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=120.0 The Secret History of the Cornucopia Cards, June 2011] | ||
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{{Navbox Cornucopia}} | {{Navbox Cornucopia & Guilds}} | ||
{{Navbox Cards}} | {{Navbox Cards}} | ||
[[category:gainers]] | [[category:gainers]] |
Latest revision as of 18:57, 18 September 2024
Followers | |
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Info | |
Cost | |
Type(s) | Action - Attack - Prize |
Kingdom card? | No |
Set | Cornucopia |
Illustrator(s) | Lorraine Schleter |
Card text | |
+2 Cards Gain an Estate. Each other player gains a Curse and discards down to 3 cards in hand. (This is not in the Supply.) |
Followers is an Action-Attack-Prize from Cornucopia & Guilds. It is a powerful combination of a curser and discard attack, but clutters up its owner's deck with Estates at the same time. It is not in the Supply, and can only be gained by playing a Tournament.
Followers was removed from the second edition of Cornucopia & Guilds as part of the replacement of Tournament and Prizes with Joust and Rewards.
FAQ
Official FAQ
- Do the things in the order listed. You draw 2 cards; then you gain an Estate; then each other player (in turn order) gains a Curse and discards down to 3 cards in hand.
- A player with 3 or fewer cards in hand does not discard any cards.
- If there are no Estates left, you do not gain one.
Strategy
For discussion of Followers' interaction with Tournament, refer to the Tournament strategy section.
Followers is often the best Prize because it is a strong Attack. The handsize attack can be particularly useful for impeding your opponent's efforts to win their own Prizes, or to more generally encourage duds. The Cursing is especially devastating if trashing is weak or missing from the Kingdom, though it is worth noting that because it also gains an Estate it can junk you as much as your opponents; in some scenarios, these can be useful fodder for trash-for-benefit effects, and they sometimes provide a helpful swing in the endgame. When deciding whether to gain Followers or another Prize it is also important to consider the impact of being attacked yourself if you leave the card to your opponent.
Versions
English versions
Digital | Text | Notes | Release | Date | |
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+2 Cards Gain an Estate. Each other player gains a Curse and discards down to 3 cards in hand. (This is not in the Supply.) |
Cornucopia 1st Edition | June 2011 | |||
+2 Cards Gain an Estate. Each other player gains a Curse and discards down to 3 cards in hand. (This is not in the Supply.) |
Digital version has a cost of | rather than .Cornucopia 2nd Edition | March 2018 |
Other language versions
Trivia
Theme
Secret History