Will not X vs X will not be negated

L5R CCG Rules board, 7 January 2013 to 8 January 2013

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A player, 7 January 2013

I think I'm pretty sure on this, but an effect that does something (say send home) that will not be negated will not be trumped by any effect that would negate it (such as Know no Fear). My question is whether or not it trumps a trait or effect saying it will not move.

Jon Palmer (rules official), 8 January 2013

I think I'm pretty sure on this, but an effect that does something (say send home) that will not be negated will not be trumped by any effect that would negate it (such as Know no Fear). My question is whether or not it trumps a trait or effect saying it will not move.

Something that "will not move" is not negating movement, it's stronger than that. Therefore, will not will win out in that case.