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@@ -638,7 +638,6 @@
 
 -   [Character Sheets](#og-cscs) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Cheat Sheets](#og-csqr) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
--   [Cypher Decks](#og-cd) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Sidekick Sheet](#pdf-sidekick) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 
 Related Sections
@@ -1529,27 +1528,6 @@
 -   [Saytama_sama's Cypher System Cheat Sheet](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ul_NzSSBqnEPGSyZlYP98cr8TBz9ll_c){.btn
     .mt-1 .mb-1 .border}
 -   
-
-###### Cypher Decks [#](#og-cd){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#og-cd}
-
-[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
-
-[Monte Cook Games](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/){.og-icon .og-mcg} sells a number of useful physical card decks
-across their product lines.
-
-Alternatively, Old Gus' Cypher Decks (OG-CD) includes printable roll tables with card-sized handouts for each cypher,
-reference cards for the rules of cypher use, and templates for you to create your own cyphers ahead of---or during---the
-game.
-
-::: {.alert .pb-0}
-[![Thumbnail: OG-CSCD](images/og-cd.webp){.img-fluid}](pdfs/cypher-og-cd-old-gus-cypher-decks.pdf){.d-block .text-center
-aria-hidden="true"}
-
--   [Download PDF](pdfs/cypher-og-cd-old-gus-cypher-decks.pdf){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border
-    aria-label="Download PDF: OG-CD"}
--   [Blank Cypher Card Sheet](pdfs/cypher-og-cd-old-gus-cypher-cards.pdf){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border
-    aria-label="Download PDF: OG-CD Blank Cypher Card Sheet"}
-:::
 :::
 :::
 
@@ -32210,8 +32188,7 @@
 Using Cyphers as Spells
 :   When using this type of familiar, it's worth considering the optional [Spellcasting](#optional-rule-spellcasting)
     rules, including [Assigning Different Limits for Supernatural Abilities](#spellcasting-limits)---especially the
-    spells as cyphers and artifacts option. Using this option, a personal [cypher deck](#og-cd) of pre-selected cypher
-    spells can really speed up the process of drawing new cyphers into the sidekick's repertoire.
+    spells as cyphers and artifacts option. 
 
 Spellbound Sidekicks as a Gateway to Another World
 :   The sidekick might gain [Traverse the Worlds](#ability-traverse-the-worlds){.og-ability} [(194)]{.og-ref} as a
@@ -35845,9 +35822,7 @@
 [manifest cyphers](#manifest-cyphers). For example, rather than gaining the [Fire
 Bloom](#ability-fire-bloom){.og-ability} ability as a spell, a PC might gain access to the
 [Detonation](#cypher-detonation) (fire) cypher instead. Even manifest cyphers can be thought of as spells---ones with a
-material component that is consumed by casting the spell. A PC might even have their own unique [cypher deck](#og-cd) of
-spells they can draw from after a ten-hour [recovery roll](#recovery-rolls), or
-[request](#discovering-subtle-cyphers-requesting) by spending 1 [XP](#choose-xp).
+material component that is consumed by casting the spell.
 :::
 
 ##### First Spell [#](#spellcasting-first-spell){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#spellcasting-first-spell}
@@ -76355,7 +76330,6 @@
 -   [Ability Category: Cyphers and Artifacts](#abilities-category-cyphers-and-artifacts) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Creating Cyphers, Artifacts, and Abilities](#creating-cyphers-artifacts-and-abilities) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref
     .og-ref-og}
--   [Cypher Decks](#og-cd) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Running the Game: Cyphers](#running-the-game-cyphers) [(420)]{.og-ref}
 :::
 
@@ -80076,10 +80050,6 @@
 points in the course of the story that are appropriate for awarding subtle cyphers, especially if the PCs aren't at
 their full capacity.
 :::
-
-::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3}
-**Editor's Notes ---** For more on distributing cyphers to players, see [Cypher Decks](#og-cd).
-:::
 :::
 
 ::: {.col .col-md-6}
@@ -80676,8 +80646,7 @@
 
 -   **Choose Cyphers:** Create a list of appropriate [cyphers](#choose-cyphers) to provide to the players. Think about
     where, when, and how players will gain cyphers---this might look different depending on if you are using primarily
-    [subtle cyphers](#subtle-cyphers) or [manifest cyphers](#manifest-cyphers). Using a [cypher deck](#og-cd) can also
-    facilitate handing out cyphers, using them, and resolving what they do.
+    [subtle cyphers](#subtle-cyphers) or [manifest cyphers](#manifest-cyphers).
 
 -   **Select Optional Rules:** Create a list of [optional rules](#choose-optional-rules) you want players to know about,
     and where to find them.
@@ -80821,8 +80790,8 @@
 -   An [artifact](#choose-artifacts) of great power is rumored to be held in an ancient shrine to a fallen hero
     somewhere deep in the woods.
 
-Lastly, it can also be a good idea to choose a few [cyphers](#choose-cyphers) appropriate to the setting. Come up with a
-way to provide that information to players, for example, a [cypher deck](#og-cd). For *A Skeleton Took My Shoes*,
+Lastly, it can also be a good idea to choose a few [cyphers](#choose-cyphers) appropriate to the setting.
+For *A Skeleton Took My Shoes*,
 potential cyphers might include:
 
 -   [Anathema Siren](#horror-cypher-anathema-siren) (undead)
@@ -80959,11 +80928,6 @@
 a subtle cypher](#player-intrusion-subtle-cypher), or to prevent a manifest cypher they'd been saving for a specific
 purpose from expiring.
 
-Using a [cypher deck](#og-cd) can speed up the distribution and resolution of cyphers without the need to write lengthy
-effects onto a [character sheet](#og-cscs), and serve as a good physical reminder of something the player has that they
-can use to affect the situation. A physical object is also a good reminder to the players that they quite literally
-might \"have a card to play\".
-
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 #### Using the Rules: Making Meaning [#](#making-meaning){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#making-meaning}
@@ -81746,11 +81710,6 @@
     There's no [identification roll](#manifest-cyphers) needed for these, as they are all labeled with
     trustworthy-looking, tidy handwriting.]{.d-table-cell .pt-1 .pb-1 .pr-3}
 
-::: {.og-sidebar .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3}
-The GM hands out three cards from a [cypher deck](#og-cd), and collects Rena's expended [Darning
-Needle](#fairy-tale-cypher-darning-needle) cypher card.
-:::
-
 -   **Rena:** [Ooh, I finally have enough XP to increase my [Pools](#pool) and [advance](#character-advancement) to Tier
     2!]{.d-table-cell .pt-1 .pb-1 .pr-3}
 -   **GM:** [Cool, let's take a short break while you distribute those new cyphers among yourselves, and we\'ll give
@@ -82713,13 +82672,6 @@
     [Catholicon](#cypher-catholicon) cypher cures any disease of the cypher level or lower. Depending on the setting or
     level of the cypher, it might be a \"Panacea Herb\" (fantasy), a \"Theriac Potion\" (fairy tale), or a \"KÜR-ALL\"
     pill (science fiction).
-
--   **Cypher Distribution:** [Cypher Decks](#og-cd) speed up randomizing and distributing cyphers at the table. If
-    you're playing online, [Cypher System by mrkwnzl](https://foundryvtt.com/packages/cyphersystem) for [Foundry
-    VTT](https://foundryvtt.com/) includes an optional [Cypher SRD
-    Compendium](https://foundryvtt.com/packages/cyphersystem-compendium/) module with all the CSRD's cyphers included,
-    and the [Cypher System Community Content](https://foundryvtt.com/packages/cyphersystem-community-module) module
-    includes macros to roll a random cypher, or caches of cyphers.
 :::
 
 ##### [How do I convert creatures from other systems to the Cypher System?](#faq-creatures-use){.collapsed bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-creatures-use"} {#how-do-i-convert-creatures-from-other-systems-to-the-cypher-system .og-tab .pb-2 .pt-2 .og-h-faq}
@@ -83057,7 +83009,6 @@
 -   [Character Sentence Generator](#character-sentence-generator) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Character Sheets](#og-cscs) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Cheat Sheets](#og-csqr) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
--   [Cypher Decks](#og-cd) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [The Difficulty Dial](#the-difficulty-dial) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Fantasy Character Options](#choose-fantasy-character-options) [(GF, 20)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Foci, Fantasy](#fantasy-foci) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
