brandonsantacruz
12/23/2010 6:49:00 AM
On Dec 22, 8:40 pm, Falcon <falcon...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Joe Boot Hill declares he's using his melee weapon to strike at Jack
> After Jack declares his hand strike back, Joe Boot Hill plays Strike
> at the True Flesh
>
> Can Strike at the True Flesh be played after declaring strikes?
> Once the players declare their strikes isn't the strike resolution
> phase started, therefore disallowing Strike at the True Flesh to be
> played?
>
> Strike at the True Flesh
> Type: Combat
> Requires: Quietus
> [qui] Only usable before resolution of a melee weapon's strike. For
> the remainder of the round, non-aggravated damage from this weapon's
> strikes cannot be prevented except by equipment or by other strikes.
> [QUI] As above, and this weapon's strikes inflict +1 damage.
>
> Rarity: LotN:C
>
> VTES Rulebook 6.4.3:
> During each pair of strikes, the minions first choose their respective
> strikes (the acting minion first, then his opponent), and then the
> strikes are resolved. Strike resolution occurs simultaneously.
>
> # Choose Strike. Each minion chooses his strike. The strike can be
> from a combat card, from a weapon the minion possesses or (the
> default) from a hand strike. If a minion has used a maneuver from a
> strike (either a strike card or a weapon) this round, then he cannot
> choose any other strike for his initial strike of the round. For
> additional strikes, any strike can be chosen, even if a maneuver has
> been used.
> # Resolve Strike. The effects of the strikes from both minions are
> resolved simultaneously. Most strikes are effective only at close
> range. Unless the strike is identified as ranged or does "R" damage
> (or is a defensive strike such as dodge or combat ends), it is only
> effective at close range. Ranged strikes and strikes that do "R"
> damage can be used at any range, close or long.
This works just like Claws of the Dead. You have a chance while in the
"choose strike" window after both strikes are declared to do it, then
you move to the "resolve strike" window.
Brandon