(Part 3) Top products from r/KeyforgeGame

If they're new to the game I would get them a 1 or 2 player starter. If they have a bunch of friends already into the game then the 1p starter is fine as it covers tokens for just them, but if they're the first of their group to get into the game I would go with a 2p starter that way they can always play games with their own stuff/introduce new people to the game, etc. (you can find 2p starters on sale often for $20, which is a great value)

A couple extra decks is always fun. 4-6 (total) to start is a sweet spot to get some variability in what you're playing. I think getting a display for a new player is actually a mistake because it makes you want to jump around too much from deck to deck. A lot of fun (and skill growth) in this game comes from getting a lot of reps in with decks to really understand the intricacies of the game. With 4-6 total you have enough for variability among your collection but you can focus on a few to get really good at and then keep 2-3 sealed to crack open and have the same discovery experience again later on.

Once they decide they're into the game, I would go with component upgrades:

1 - I would highly recommend picking them up some sleeves. Dragon Shield Mattes are the best I think. I go with Clears to show off the unique back, but they come in a bunch of colors (and only opaque sleeves are legal for OP). I am generally not a "sleever" for my various board games and card games, but since each deck is unique, if you damage a single card, the deck is trashed. If they subscribe to only focusing on a couple of active decks, you'd only need a few boxes and they can swap the decks as they rotate new ones in.

2 - Being able to keep a few decks on you means you can jam some games in the random spare moments you get with friends, so I would go with a nice deck box if I had to prioritize a single upgrade.

• I carry this Xenoskin 120 in my day to day bag because it's small and can carry my tokens and the 3 sleeved decks I am actively playing at the moment.
  
• This Xenoskin 200 is the same version but holds 6 sleeved decks and tokens for multiple players
  
• I use these dividers to separate decks for easy removal
  
  Depending on how light they want to go, both are great options (Gamegenic just recently launched KF branded deck boxes too, they're pretty nice from what I can tell, but have a stupid non remove-able divider in the token tray)
  
  3 - Nice tokens have great table presence. If you're budget conscious I would start with upgrading the keys only. There are various options out there (start with Etsy). I picked up these metal keys and cannot speak highly enough about them, but they seem to be sold out at the moment (maybe keep an eye out or message the seller)
  
  Team Covenant's Aember is cool in that they're procedurally generated so each set is 100% unique. The rest of their token options are pretty pricey and since the core token set only comes with damage and stuns, it's hard to recommend. You can buy separate packs for power/armor/ward/enrage, but that would push the whole set to $89 for a single player set.
  
  There are a bunch of options on Etsy. I have some friends who have sets from DayDreamGaming, which are nice. They're larger than I preferred though and not double sided so there are a LOT of tokens (so not the best portable option). But they are not too expensive, and quality is great (new Ward and Enrage tokens are fantastic).

1. SAS rating is a good place to start, but it doesn't tell you everything. You really need to play a deck to get a good grasp on it's strength and how it plays, and there's a lot of synergies that any rating system will miss. It's a good rough guide though.
   
2. Yes.
   
3. I use a Hoard plus deckboxes to store my main decks, and an Ultimate Guard Arkhive to store the other ones. The Hoard plus boxes are great because they fit 4 decks each, and you can get them pretty cheap on ebay. I use Burger Tokens for my tokens.
   
4. Once you know you like the game, I'd say buy a display (12 decks), and play with each deck at least 5 times to get a feel for it. Once you know what houses/style of deck you want, then you can look on ebay/facebook groups for specific decks that fit your style. I also came from magic, I have ~17 decks that I like, and 10 more that I'm looking to sell.

I stumbled upon this earlier, not a lot of information about it. I hope this sort of helps 😐

KeyForge: Tales From the Crucible: A KeyForge Anthology https://www.amazon.com/dp/183908023X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_55kWDb3HE11N9

I used these acrylic ice rocks. The key is to look for ones with a small piece count. Most of the ones that come up in a search are like 150 pieces or more. This small bag was only 50 pieces, so it was cheaper.

I'm using Monster Protectors. Two sleeved decks will fit into each slot. They are a bit snug though.

Monster Protectors MON-TDB-911 Trading Card Triple Deck Box, Fits Yugioh, Pokemon, Magic The Gathering Cards, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8Z4NV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_x0Q8BbNT85CME