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<b>Apothecary Openers</b>Though not always true, in many cases it is not overly beneficial to buy silver while building an Apothecary-based deck. There are terminal and non-terminal actions that can be much better. Apothecary pairs very well with <a href=http://councilroom.com/game?game_id=game-20110908-055830-6175c2d2.html>Ambassador</a> and should probably be considered the dominant strategy in most Kingdoms. Other good $3 openers are <a href=http://councilroom.com/game?game_id=game-20111221-122915-ce74de25.html>Shanty Town</a>, <a href=http://councilroom.com/game?game_id=game-20111211-230604-9cee4f16.html>Lookout</a>, Scheme, and <a href=http://councilroom.com/game?game_id=game-20110811-132335-48a62e27.html>Steward</a>. Opening Potion/Copper is suspect at best.