LSJ
10/26/2010 3:11:00 PM
On Oct 26, 10:16 am, Jozxyqk <jfeue...@eecs.tufts.edu> wrote:
> So this came up last night:
>
> I control Chaundice.
> I control The Rack pointed at Chaundice.
>
> Chaundice gets stolen by John with Form of Corruption.
>
> Since The Rack isn't "on" Chaundice, I still control it.
> And it still gives blood to Chaundice.
>
> So the question is, during which Methuselah's untap phase
> does he gain 2 blood?
>
> Rack card text - emphasis mine:
> When this card is played or the controller of this card changes, the
> controller chooses a ready vampire he or she controls. During THE
> CONTROLLER's untap phase, the chosen vampire gains 2 blood. A vampire
> controlled by another Methuselah can steal this location for his or her
> controller +as a (D) action.
>
> Who is "The Controller" in this case?
In every case: the controller of the card.
> The Controller of The Rack?
> or
> The Controller of Chaundice?
>
> We ruled that the blood would be gained during the untap phase of the
> controller of The Rack (me). But it is kind of ambiguous text for this
> odd case.
You ruled correctly, but it is not ambiguous. Card text.