Chromatikat · 3
This is a revised version of my previous Carolyn Fern deck, having undergone some actual testing against NotZ and taking some advice/suggestions from others. I have also trimmed the card information/pictures out of the description as she is now a detailed investigator on the site.
The deck uses 16 total Mystic/Seeker cards, but per Matthew Newman any cards that fit under the umbrella of "heals horror" do not count against this deck restriction as they are part of the "heals horror" category of cards she can include.
Confusing, I know.
Basically, this deck tries to play her as she seems to want to play, as an across-the-board healer and support 'totem' with some solid ability to kill stray enemies and investigate locations.
Her ability has some interesting combos as it is (currently, this may change by release) not limited by any per round or per phase phrasing.
This makes it an excellent one-two punch combo with Forbidden Knowledge and Peter Sylvestre, as tapping Forbidden Knowledge to put a horror on Peter gives her a money, then Peter 'healing' himself at the end of her turn gives her another money, doubling the total gains from Forbidden Knowledge from 4 money to 8.
Experience Spending:
As far as spending goes, Carolyn has a huge selection of cards. Some of the mainstay "power cards" like Pathfinder, Brother Xavier, or upgraded Peter Sylvestre will be hard to bypass, and the upgraded Fearless is solid.
I personally would recommend Charisma and Charles Ross, Esq., as the Forbidden Knowledge/Peter Sylvestre combo could see you netting a ton of funds over the course of the game, and helping your guardian/mystic get set up with their pricier firepower is yet another way to offer your support.
Police Badge will let you share actions with your teammates and give you a passive +1 until you do. Stand Together will share money and cards with your guardian or mystic trying to afford or play that crucial powerup.
If you have more than one teammate using firearms, Extra Ammunition might be a consideration, especially if you bring in a level 0 gun yourself.
In a less serious, but still useful context, Cheat Death heals horror and is therefore a valid option for Carolyn.