Mix healing herbs in any order and give back the ones that added nothing

Two green plants heal more than one, a red one makes the mix stronger, and a third red one does nothing. A player who loses a herb for no effect will feel cheated. This entry works out the strength of a mix and hands back exactly the herbs that were not needed.

Why this works

If only the count of each kind matters, the order of picking becomes irrelevant and a new herb adds one rule instead of a whole new table. Taking only what had an effect, and handing back the rest, means the player never pays for a mistake they could not see coming.

When not to use it

Do not use free mixing when the mixing itself is a discovery game with secret recipes, or when each herb should have its own distinct effect. Then a list of named recipes gives more surprise and more to find.

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