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A player, 29 January 2015
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Is this ruling correct?
From the CR:
Gold-producing holdings often have traits written as “Bowing_s: Produce X Gold” which is shorthand for the triggered trait, “When paying a Gold cost, Bowing_s: Produce X Gold.” Sentences following this phrase, prior to any other ability or triggered trait, should be read as additional effects of bowing to produce Gold.
As you mentioned you can't pay a cost for an action without a cost, therefore the trigger of the trait on contemplative shrine, as on any other holding is not fulfilled.
Roger Giner-Sorolla (rules official), 15 February 2015
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=112349
Is this ruling correct?
From the CR:
As you mentioned you can't pay a cost for an action without a cost, therefore the trigger of the trait on contemplative shrine, as on any other holding is not fulfilled.
I'm discussing the reply with Alex and should have a final answer this week.