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How many heroes do I start with, and can they be from different spheres?

The rulebook says each player picks 1-3 heroes; the mixing and handicap points are confirmed by other players.

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Each player chooses one to three heroes and may mix spheres freely. The starter-deck hero trios in the rulebook are suggestions for a first game only. Fewer than three heroes is legal and lowers your starting threat, but leaves you with fewer resources and bodies.

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