So lets assume my M'rika dies for whatever reason and I play Feign Death to keep her alive. Do I gain the 2 honor from her trait before she is dishonored, or do the two cancel each other out?
M'Rika and Feigned Death
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So lets assume my M'rika dies for whatever reason and I play Feign Death to keep her alive. Do I gain the 2 honor from her trait before she is dishonored, or do the two cancel each other out?
You gain the 2 honour, then dishonour her.
Feign Death: "Reaction: After the resolution of an action or a battle that destroyed a performing Personality you own: Bring him into play (in your home), ignoring costs and Honor Requirement. Bow him. Dishonor him. Lose 2 Honor."
M'rika: "After M'rika enters play: Gain 2 Honor."
M'rika's trait is triggered by her entering play, which means it happens immediately after this, before any other effects occur - unless they are also triggered by her entering play. The bowing, dishonouring and honour loss are *not* triggered by her entering play, but are further, sequential effects of Feign Death.
See Timing, Triggers.
On: M'rika, Feign Death