Terraforming Mars Prelude | Print Patched

This is a death sentence for a strategy game. If you shuffle Prelude cards into the main deck (as the rules allow for drafting), an observant player could see the back color difference. They would know a card was from Prelude before drawing it, giving them an unfair advantage in drafting or knowing when a powerful event card was coming.

| Aspect | Original Prelude | Print-Patched Prelude | |--------|------------------|------------------------| | Donation MC | 10 | 7 | | Metal-rich Asteroid prod | +4 Ti | +3 Ti | | Supplier prod | +2 each (steel, Ti, energy, plants) | +1 each | | Great Aquifer | Any 2 oceans | Reserved ocean spots only | | Research cost | Free | 3 MC | | Rulebook clarity | Ambiguous | Clear timing & ocean rules | | Recommended | No (unless you apply house rules) | Yes | terraforming mars prelude print patched

If you have this promo pack, you likely have updated versions of these corporations. Here is how they differ from the base game versions: This is a death sentence for a strategy game

❌ ✅ Fact: Most are, but some warehouses still have old stock. Always verify using the metal icon test above. | Aspect | Original Prelude | Print-Patched Prelude