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If this system tells me anything, it's that I should embrace the Dark side as quickly as possible because for a lousy 2 strain I get power, unlimited power. Also, cookies. If anything, the Dev's are being too gentle, especially compared to the WotC and WEG versions. For me, I think they've hit the sweet spot: Darkside is not unplayble in case you want to play a redemption arc or just, you know, revel in it.