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A player, 29 May 2007
In reference to http://www.alderac.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57619...
The reason I ask whether it means "copy" or not is that the Lotus rulebook refers to copying when replacing names. As Orochi does not say "copy" does the follower not become self-referential?
In other words, if I have Yoritomo Bob with the ability...
"Bow Yoritomo Bob: Do something."
and I copy the ability with Sam, it now says...
"Bow Sam: Do something."
However, if I just make the ability "the same", does it still say...
"Bow Yoritomo Bob: Do something." or is it self-referential as if it said "copy"?
Thanks,
Leon
Zen Faulkes (rules official), 29 May 2007
In reference to http://www.alderac.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=57619...
The reason I ask whether it means "copy" or not is that the Lotus rulebook refers to copying when replacing names. As Orochi does not say "copy" does the follower not become self-referential?
In other words, if I have Yoritomo Bob with the ability...
"Bow Yoritomo Bob: Do something."
and I copy the ability with Sam, it now says...
"Bow Sam: Do something."
However, if I just make the ability "the same", does it still say...
"Bow Yoritomo Bob: Do something." or is it self-referential as if it said "copy"?
Thanks,
Leon
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Put the magnifying glass down.
In the context of the card, "same" just means "equal."