by LazyJ
gfishfunk wrote:
The question is IF you shuffle them in the draw pile, should you then remove an equal number of regular ancient tiles to preserve the balance inherent in the hex draw pile?
I don't think that was implied in the rulebook - they only mention adding them. I'm not sure what balance exactly you are looking to preserve. I should note that the II ring becomes much less of a cakewalk with those homeworlds and hives.
Nothing stopping you from playing how you like of course.