Difference in strategy between 2 player and 3-5 player

[Madd_Mystro]

Does anyone else find this a wildly different game in 2 player? The discard and pickup during card of 2 player drafting stages means that you are always looking at fresh cards. In contrast, in multiplayer, you have a lot less control to block your opponent and you're more likely to end up with rubbish on your 4th placement.

Personally, I find this a great 2 player game and average multiplayer. If I had a physical copy, I'd be keeping the discard and redraw rule for any number of players as a house rule.

I'd love to hear other opinions on this...

[Madd_Mystro]

Edit. I just bought a physical copy of Stonespine and tried out a three player version with the two player discard/pickup. It made the game higher scoring and added a bit more chance. This changed the strategy, it didn't dumb it down. Just changed it. Now I'm not sure what way I prefer...