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2026-02-24T18:16:07Z

Starting Hand Strategy: Basic and Advanced Variants

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	==Starting Hand Strategy: Basic and Advanced Variants==		==Starting Hand Strategy: Basic and Advanced Variants==

	~~There are~~ '''2 variants''' ~~to get the~~ first cards: the '''basic variant''' ~~with~~ a set of three, and the '''advanced variant''' of being offered 5 cards, and you choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.		Faraway has '''2 variants''' that involve how you acquire your first cards: the '''basic variant''' where you are give a set of three you must play, and the '''advanced variant''' of being offered 5 cards, and you choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.

	In the '''basic variant''', you should try to maximize possible points (fame) by choosing subsequent cards ~~that~~ based on what options ~~with~~ increase your Fame (points). If you get 4 points for a certain color if you have 2 treasures, aim to choose cards with that exact treasure on that exact card color to ~~double~~ the value of your choice. And place the cards in ascending order as much as possible to increase how many bonus Sanctuary cards you have by the end.		In the '''basic variant''', you will be given three cards to play with. You should try to maximize possible points (fame) by choosing subsequent cards based on what options will increase your Fame (points). If you get 4 points for a certain color if you have 2 treasures, aim to choose cards with that exact treasure on that exact card color to maximize the Fame value of your choice. And place the cards in ascending order as much as possible to increase how many bonus Sanctuary cards you have by the end. You lose possible points everytime you must place a lower value card after a higher value card.

	It is also important to try to get 2-3 clue cards near the beginning of the game to maximize your options when you earn Sanctuary cards at the end of each round. You will probably end up with more clues that happen to be on cards you choose for other reason, but try to specifically choose cards because they have clues at the start of the game.		It is also important to try to get 2-3 clue cards near the beginning of the game to maximize your options when you earn Sanctuary cards at the end of each round. You will probably end up with more clues that happen to be on cards you choose for other reason, but try to specifically choose cards because they have clues at the start of the game.

JoysJoy: /* Starting Hand Strategy */

2026-02-24T18:09:59Z

Starting Hand Strategy

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	==Starting Hand Strategy==		==Starting Hand Strategy: Basic and Advanced Variants==

	~~Faraway has a game strategy will evolve for you as the game goes on, but your starting cards will determine your basic strategy for that game.~~

	There are '''2 variants''' to get the first cards: the '''basic variant''' with a set of three, and the '''advanced variant''' of being offered 5 cards, and you choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.		There are '''2 variants''' to get the first cards: the '''basic variant''' with a set of three, and the '''advanced variant''' of being offered 5 cards, and you choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.

JoysJoy: /* Starting Hand Strategy */

2026-02-24T18:08:52Z

Starting Hand Strategy

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	==Starting Hand Strategy==		==Starting Hand Strategy==

	Faraway game strategy will evolve for you as the game goes on, but ~~it is really set up for you in when you get~~ your starting cards.		Faraway has a game strategy will evolve for you as the game goes on, but your starting cards will determine your basic strategy for that game.

	There are 2 variants to get the first cards: the basic variant with a set of three, and the advanced variant of ~~having~~ 5 cards to choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.		There are '''2 variants''' to get the first cards: the '''basic variant''' with a set of three, and the '''advanced variant''' of being offered 5 cards, and you choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.

	In the basic variant, you should try to maximize possible points (fame) by choosing subsequent cards that based on what options with increase your Fame (points). If you get 4 points for a certain color if you have 2 treasures, aim to choose cards with that exact treasure on that exact card color to double the value of your choice. And place the cards in ascending order as much as possible to increase how many bonus Sanctuary cards you have by the end.		In the '''basic variant''', you should try to maximize possible points (fame) by choosing subsequent cards that based on what options with increase your Fame (points). If you get 4 points for a certain color if you have 2 treasures, aim to choose cards with that exact treasure on that exact card color to double the value of your choice. And place the cards in ascending order as much as possible to increase how many bonus Sanctuary cards you have by the end.

	It is also important to try to get 2-3 clue cards near the beginning of the game to maximize your options when you earn Sanctuary cards at the end of each round. You will probably end up with more clues that happen to be on cards you choose for other reason, but try to specifically choose cards because they have clues at the start of the game.		It is also important to try to get 2-3 clue cards near the beginning of the game to maximize your options when you earn Sanctuary cards at the end of each round. You will probably end up with more clues that happen to be on cards you choose for other reason, but try to specifically choose cards because they have clues at the start of the game.

	Advanced Variant strategy: You are offered 5 cards and must choose 3 to keep. It is best to choose ~two cards with high point value (>= 10), a fixed point value, a low number card (to get first choice on the next set of cards), and a at least one clue symbol.		'''Advanced Variant''' strategy: You are offered 5 cards and must choose 3 to keep. It is best to choose ~two cards with high point value (>= 10), a fixed point value, a low number card (to get first choice on the next set of cards), and a at least one clue symbol.

	Also try to choose 2 or even 3 cards that score points (fame) for the same symbol, such as points for clues, treasure (Uddu stones, Goldlog Thistles, and Okiko Chimeras), colors…. These will multiply the value of later card choices.		Also try to choose 2 or even 3 cards that score points (fame) for the same symbol, such as points for clues, treasure (Uddu stones, Goldlog Thistles, and Okiko Chimeras), colors…. These will multiply the value of later card choices.

JoysJoy: /* Picking a Starting Hand */

2026-02-24T18:04:54Z

Picking a Starting Hand

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	==~~Picking a~~ Starting Hand==		==Starting Hand Strategy==

	~~The starting cards~~ will ~~dictate the rough direction in which~~ you ~~will be headed for the remainder of~~ the game~~. When looking at your first 3 cards (or first 5 in the advanced variant) and your first card to choose after that~~, ~~getting a card with a clue~~ is ~~very important. However,~~ you ~~won't need more than 2 or 3 clues~~ in ~~the game. Or at least,~~ you ~~should not necessarily focus on getting more; chances are, you naturally will~~.		Faraway game strategy will evolve for you as the game goes on, but it is really set up for you in when you get your starting cards.

	~~Especially in~~ the ~~advanced~~ variant~~, which gives you~~ a ~~little more control~~, ~~one solid strategy is~~ to choose ~~two~~ cards ~~that have~~ the ~~potential to yield a high (>= 10), fixed amount~~ of ~~fame points directly, and having your third card be lower than your other two and have a clue~~.		There are 2 variants to get the first cards: the basic variant with a set of three, and the advanced variant of having 5 cards to choose 3 to keep. In both cases, your first cards will set the strategy you should follow the rest of the game.

	~~Another opportunity~~ to ~~look for is getting 2 or even 3~~ cards that ~~score fame~~ for ~~the same symbol. For example,~~ a ~~card that scores 3 fame points per uddu stone, another that gives~~ you 2 ~~per uddu stone~~, ~~and another~~ that ~~gives you 1 per uddu stone~~. ~~That equates~~ to ~~9 fame points for every card with a stone played after those~~.		In the basic variant, you should try to maximize possible points (fame) by choosing subsequent cards that based on what options with increase your Fame (points). If you get 4 points for a certain color if you have 2 treasures, aim to choose cards with that exact treasure on that exact card color to double the value of your choice. And place the cards in ascending order as much as possible to increase how many bonus Sanctuary cards you have by the end.

	~~Of course, control over~~ your ~~starting hand is limited~~. ~~But if~~ you ~~look~~ for clues, ~~then high numbers~~, ~~then matching scoring~~, ~~you should find~~ at least ~~some perspective~~.		It is also important to try to get 2-3 clue cards near the beginning of the game to maximize your options when you earn Sanctuary cards at the end of each round. You will probably end up with more clues that happen to be on cards you choose for other reason, but try to specifically choose cards because they have clues at the start of the game.

			Advanced Variant strategy: You are offered 5 cards and must choose 3 to keep. It is best to choose ~two cards with high point value (>= 10), a fixed point value, a low number card (to get first choice on the next set of cards), and a at least one clue symbol.

			Also try to choose 2 or even 3 cards that score points (fame) for the same symbol, such as points for clues, treasure (Uddu stones, Goldlog Thistles, and Okiko Chimeras), colors…. These will multiply the value of later card choices.

	==Collecting Symbols for Prerequisites==		==Collecting Symbols for Prerequisites==

HOLDRITCH ERROR: Rephrased, restructured & combined paragraphs. Fixed contradictory tips on number of ascending cards / sanctuaries. Added tip about sanctuaries that yield points. Adjusted colored sanctuary tip for "People from Below" expansion.

2026-01-25T02:44:27Z

Rephrased, restructured & combined paragraphs. Fixed contradictory tips on number of ascending cards / sanctuaries. Added tip about sanctuaries that yield points. Adjusted colored sanctuary tip for "People from Below" expansion.

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	==Picking a Starting Hand==		==Picking a Starting Hand==

	The starting cards will dictate the direction ~~the player heads~~ for the remainder of the game.		The starting cards will dictate the rough direction in which you will be headed for the remainder of the game. When looking at your first 3 cards (or first 5 in the advanced variant) and your first card to choose after that, getting a card with a clue is very important. However, you won't need more than 2 or 3 clues in the game. Or at least, you should not necessarily focus on getting more; chances are, you naturally will.

	~~When looking at your first three~~ cards, or your ~~first~~ card ~~to grab, getting a card with a Clue is important. However, you won't need more~~ than two ~~or three in the game~~.		Especially in the advanced variant, which gives you a little more control, one solid strategy is to choose two cards that have the potential to yield a high (>= 10), fixed amount of fame points directly, and having your third card be lower than your other two and have a clue.

	~~A solid strategy~~ is ~~to choose~~ 2 cards that ~~give high~~ fame ~~or potential~~ for it. ~~Your third~~ card ~~should be lower than your other two~~ and ~~have~~ a ~~Clue~~.		Another opportunity to look for is getting 2 or even 3 cards that score fame for the same symbol. For example, a card that scores 3 fame points per uddu stone, another that gives you 2 per uddu stone, and another that gives you 1 per uddu stone. That equates to 9 fame points for every card with a stone played after those.

	~~==Same Symbol Strategy==~~		Of course, control over your starting hand is limited. But if you look for clues, then high numbers, then matching scoring, you should find at least some perspective.

	Get two or all three cards that go after the same symbol. For example, a card that gives 4 fame points per uddu stone, another that gives 2 per uddu stone, and another that gives 3 per uddu stone. That equates to nine fame points for ~~every card with a stone played after those.~~		==Collecting Symbols for Prerequisites==

	~~==Collecting~~ symbols (~~for pre-requisites~~)==		Cards that have a many different prerequisites are fine - at least in the beginning. It's not that hard to get them all fulfilled. For example, you may get one card that yields 15 fame points if you have 2 okiko chimeras + 1 goldlog thistle, and another card that yields 12 fame points if you have 1 thistle + 2 uddu stones. That's five symbols in total (reusing the thistle), which is absolutely doable, and often easier to achieve than, say, 3 thistles and nothing else.

	~~Cards that have a diverse range~~ of ~~pre-requisites (at least in~~ the ~~beginning) are OK~~. ~~It's not that hard to get them all. For example,~~ the ~~player may get one card that gives 15 fame but requires two okiko heads + a thistle, and another card that gives 12 fame and requires a thistle + two stones~~.		'''NOTE:''' The uddu stone is the most common of the three wonder symbols. The goldlog thistle is the least common.

	~~NOTE: Stone is the most common symbol. Thistle is the least common.~~		Symbols on sanctuaries apply to every card. Most of the symbols needed to fulfill prerequisites should come from sanctuaries. Try to get between 5 and 7 per game. Considering that a game lasts 8 rounds and you can't get a sanctuary on the first round, that means only having 0 to 2 breaks in your streak of ascending cards.

	Symbols on ~~Sanctuaries~~ apply to every card. Most of the symbols needed to fulfill ~~requirements~~ should come from ~~Sanctuaries~~. Try to get between 6-7 per game.

	==Choosing Cards to Play==		==Choosing Cards to Play==

	Playing cards in order ~~of lowest to highest (determined by the exploration number at the top left)~~ gives ~~the player~~ more ~~time~~ to search for ~~Sanctuaries~~, which are crucial for obtaining victory.		Playing cards in ascending order gives you more opportunities to search for sanctuaries, which are crucial for obtaining victory - and there are no bad sanctuaries. Just some that might not fit your strategy. Play cards with clues early on to receive a better selection of sanctuaries. Ideally, play a card with a clue and a low number as your first card to maximize those chances. When in doubt, prioritize the clue, as having a choice between two sanctuaries yields significantly better results than just pure luck of the draw, and since the higher cards with clues also tend to have complex prerequisites, which you want to have ample time / cards to fulfill.

	Play cards with ~~Clues~~ early on~~. This allows the player~~ to receive a better selection of ~~Sanctuaries~~. Ideally, play a card with a ~~Clue~~ and a low number first to maximize those chances. ~~That means you can only afford to play~~ a ~~lower card~~ than ~~the previous card once or twice.~~

	~~Don't focus on playing cards that give symbols for past requirements instead~~ of ~~cards that score highly. By~~ the ~~end of the game~~, ~~Sanctuaries should provide~~ the ~~symbols needed.~~

	~~Playing high-value~~ cards ~~early on allows the player~~ to ~~place 5-7 other cards in front that will~~ have the requirements that the card needs. Consider if the high fame card has a symbol that could be used for one of your other cards. This is especially true for symbols that can be acquired via Sanctuaries.

	~~Higher exploration duration cards provide the most points~~, ~~so the longer your journey takes, the more fame~~ you~~'ll get.~~

	~~Play your starting cards in order from shortest~~ to ~~longest duration, unless one card will greatly benefit from being played earlier. If you~~ have ~~a card that scores based on all four regions being played, that card should usually be played first, then the other two lower~~ cards.

	~~==Clues==~~

	~~Clues help~~ the ~~player find~~ the ~~right Sanctuary~~. ~~Having just one clue early on~~ will ~~be a massive help. Having two Sanctuaries to choose from~~ is ~~better than getting one randomly~~.		Later, try to stick to the ascending order unless a card will greatly benefit from being played earlier (such as, for example, cards scoring based on sets of the 4 colors). Weigh this against the average sanctuary (that you will not get if you break your streak), which is perhaps worth somewhere around 5 fame points.

	~~You only need~~ to ~~get one or two at~~ the ~~start~~. ~~Chances are, you will naturally get a few more Clues in the future~~. ~~Not focusing~~ on ~~them after~~ the ~~beginning~~ of the ~~game enables the player to get higher fame cards~~.		Don't focus too much on playing cards to fulfill the prerequisites of previous cards. Focus instead on cards that score many fame points. The symbols on your sanctuaries should take care of most of the prerequisites. Also, don't blindly try to fulfill every last prerequisite just out of principle. You'll exhaust yourself and miss opportunities to pivot. Always think about the potential reward first.

	==Sanctuaries==		==Picking Sanctuaries==

	~~Sanctuaries are crucial~~ for ~~success. Try~~ to ~~get between 6-7 per game~~.		Symbols on sanctuaries apply to every card. This can be especially helpful for the last few cards you play, and can allow you to play cards with high fame yield even at the end (where they will likely fit your streak best, as cards with high fame potential also tend to have a high number).

	~~Symbols~~ on sanctuaries ~~apply to every card~~, ~~which can be especially helpful for cards played seventh and eighth~~.		Scoring options on sanctuaries take all cards into consideration, but the scoring options mostly aren't very powerful. Pick a sanctuary with a scoring option if it has a symbol you want as well, or if it yields 2 points per a symbol that you are already focused on.

	~~Both Sanctuaries and Regions have cards~~ that score for having ~~one of each~~ of the ~~four regions~~. ~~All~~ other things being equal, choose a ~~Sanctuary~~ with a color. Having ~~all four regions in your Sanctuaries means that~~ even the ~~last card can gain points~~.		There are sanctuaries as well as regions that score for having sets of the 4 colors. If you're playing the base game without expansions, all other things being equal, choose a sanctuary with a color. Having sanctuaries of a couple of different colors can make color-set-based scoring conditions much more effective, even towards the end. If you're playing with the "People From Below" expansion, this is not a hard and fast rule anymore, since the expansion also introduces scoring based on colorless cards.

Eric Juneau at 20:57, 1 December 2025

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Stoiclewischesterton: fame -> fame points. Draw rather than pick ?

2025-09-28T20:45:15Z

fame -> fame points. Draw rather than pick ?

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	'''Strategy for Picking a Starting Hand - 5 Cards (Advanced Variant):'''		'''Strategy for Picking a Starting Hand - 5 Cards (Advanced Variant):'''

	Note: A normal game is played with a 3 ~~card~~ starting hand that is automatically ~~picked~~ for the player. In the advanced variant the player gets five cards and discards down to three.		Note: A normal game is played with a 3-cards starting hand that is automatically drawed for the player. In the advanced variant the player gets five cards and discards down to three.

	Picking wisely is important, as cards in your hand will dictate the direction the player heads to, for the remainder of the game		Picking wisely is important, as cards in your hand will dictate the direction the player heads to, for the remainder of the game
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	<u>Fame Card Strategy</u>		<u>Fame Card Strategy</u>

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Fame Cards - A solid strategy is to choose 2 high fame cards into ~~their~~ starting 3. There are a variety of fame cards, e.g., rewards 17 straight fame, rewards fame for certain wonders (symbols) - such as 4 fame per clue symbol, or give the player 10 points per each set of 4 different regions collected. All this being said there are still ways to winning that don't require high fame cards in your starting three.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Fame Cards - A solid strategy is to choose 2 high fame cards into one's starting 3. There are a variety of fame cards, e.g., rewards 17 straight fame, rewards fame for certain wonders (symbols) - such as 4 fame points per clue symbol, or give the player 10 points per each set of 4 different regions collected. All this being said there are still ways to winning that don't require high fame cards in your starting three.

	<nowiki>*</nowiki>Your third card should be lower than your other two in terms of duration and should have a clue symbol.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>Your third card should be lower than your other two in terms of duration and should have a clue symbol.
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	Another approach the player can take is to try and get two or even all three cards to go after the same symbol. So for example the player may get one ~~cards~~ that gives 4 fame per stone, another that gives 2 per stone, and another that gives 3 per stone. Going with those three cards means you'd get 9 fame per stone played after those cards. But again, here the player have to look at their duration value as well as what symbols they provide to determine their order.		Another approach the player can take is to try and get two or even all three cards to go after the same symbol. So for example the player may get one card that gives 4 fame points per stone, another that gives 2 per stone, and another that gives 3 per stone. Going with those three cards means you'd get 9 fame points per stone played after those cards. But again, here the player have to look at their duration value as well as what symbols they provide to determine their order.

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	'''Strategy for Picking a Starting Hand - 5 Cards (Advanced Variant):'''		'''Strategy for Picking a Starting Hand - 5 Cards (Advanced Variant):'''

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	'''Sanctuaries:'''		'''Sanctuaries:'''

	Sanctuaries are crucial for success. As I said above many cards require symbols in order to score and the last thing you want is to get to your 8th card and realize that your 15 fame card isn't going to score because you didn't manage to get that thistle you needed which costed you the game. That is where sanctuaries come in. Most of the symbols you will need to fulfill each cards requirements should come from sanctuaries. The main reason for this is because symbols on sanctuaries apply to every card which can be especially helpful for cards that are played 7th and 8th. I have seen some games where a card worth a lot of fame was played last but score because the sanctuaries provided the required symbols. Now there is one big thing to consider that I didn't notice until about 40 games in and that is the importance of sanctuary color. There are both sanctuaries and cards ~~who~~ score a significant amount of points for having one of each of the four regions. When looking at which sanctuary to choose and you have a few good options if the one that is colored vs being grey isn't quite as good as your other choice I would go with that one. Having all four regions in your sanctuaries means that even if the last card you play is a card that scores for regions, you get 10 points. Sanctuaries can also help you pick up additional high scoring cards later in the game while providing you with the confidence that you have or will most likely fulfil ~~it's~~ requirements. When I first started playing I often focused too much on playing cards that would give me the symbol I needed to fulfil past requirements and I would forgo grabbing the high scoring cards when in fact by the end of the game my sanctuaries already gave me the symbols I needed and if I had picked up the high scoring card i would have succeeded in fulfilling that card's requirement too. So with sanctuaries being so important that means you should really be trying to get between 6-7 per game. That means that you can only afford to play a card lower in duration than the previous card once or twice. Now of course you can win with few sanctuaries and you should if it's the difference between playing a perfect card or not; this game is very situational. But as a general rule, you want a lot of sanctuaries. That means that you need to play your cards carefully. Looking back on your starting three cards I often play them in order from shortest to longest duration unless one card will greatly benefit from being played earlier, take a card that ~~score~~ based on all four regions being played for example. If that is the case, then I will often play that card first and then the other two lower cards I may play a few cards later depending on their duration value. It may be a risk that I won't get all the necessary required symbols if I play them too late, but hopefully sanctuaries and future cards will be enough.		Sanctuaries are crucial for success. As I said above many cards require symbols in order to score and the last thing you want is to get to your 8th card and realize that your 15 fame card isn't going to score because you didn't manage to get that thistle you needed which costed you the game. That is where sanctuaries come in. Most of the symbols you will need to fulfill each cards requirements should come from sanctuaries. The main reason for this is because symbols on sanctuaries apply to every card which can be especially helpful for cards that are played 7th and 8th. I have seen some games where a card worth a lot of fame was played last but it managed to score, because the sanctuaries provided the required symbols. Now there is one big thing to consider that I didn't notice until about 40 games in and that is the importance of sanctuary color. There are both sanctuaries and cards which score a significant amount of points for having one of each of the four regions. When looking at which sanctuary to choose and you have a few good options if the one that is colored vs being grey isn't quite as good as your other choice I would go with that one. Having all four regions in your sanctuaries means that even if the last card you play is a card that scores for a full set of regions, you get 10 points. Sanctuaries can also help you pick up additional high scoring cards later in the game while providing you with the confidence that you have or will most likely fulfil its requirements. When I first started playing I often focused too much on playing cards that would give me the symbol I needed to fulfil past requirements and I would forgo grabbing the high scoring cards when in fact by the end of the game my sanctuaries already gave me the symbols I needed and if I had picked up the high scoring card I would have succeeded in fulfilling that card's requirement too. So with sanctuaries being so important that means you should really be trying to get between 6-7 per game. That means that you can only afford to play a card lower in duration than the previous card once or twice. Now of course you can win with few sanctuaries and you should if it's the difference between playing a perfect card or not; this game is very situational. But as a general rule, you want a lot of sanctuaries. That means that you need to play your cards carefully. Looking back on your starting three cards I often play them in order from shortest to longest duration unless one card will greatly benefit from being played earlier, take a card that scores based on all four regions being played for example. If that is the case, then I will often play that card first and then the other two lower cards I may play a few cards later depending on their duration value. It may be a risk that I won't get all the necessary required symbols if I play them too late, but hopefully sanctuaries and future cards will be enough.