Hoard and Obtain

Hoard

Hoard verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

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Obtain and hoard are semantically related In some cases you can use "Obtain" instead a verb "Hoard".

Nearby Words: hoarded, hoarding, hoarder

Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.

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Hoard and obtain are semantically related in get topic. Sometimes you can use "Hoard" instead a verb "Obtain".

Nearby Words: obtained, obtainable, obtaining

power	hoard power	obtain power
reward	hoard reward	obtain reward
wealth	hoard wealth	obtain wealth
technology	hoard technology	obtain technology
Other words: money, cards, magic, immortality, items.

Combined with the explicit instructions for the Game Master to be generous about Ciphers specifically, this is designed to counter the RPG players default urge to hoard every resource they obtain indefinitely.

Source: Tabletop Game / Numenera

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