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I believe the correct opening is Hermit/Hermit, and you should gain (and buy) only Hermits until you have 7 or the pile is out. Even if you only get three Market Squares, another Hermit+Madman lets you trigger them an extra time.
Well you *do* need a signature...
Banes, in rough order from worst to best:...
WW just taught me that YW is a horrible open when scheme is the bane