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A player, 1 August 2007
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Bayushi Saya Political Open: Target a Personality. After the next time this turn his controller assigns him or an action resolves that he performed, his controller loses Honor equal to his Personal Honor, then he is dishonored.
Could you clarify why "After the next time ... an action resolves that he performed" does not apply to Saya targeting herself? The way I understand it, Saya's effect on herself starts before her action is finished resolving, and so should cause her to end up dishonored.
Thanks!
Martin Lund (rules official), 2 August 2007
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Bayushi Saya Political Open: Target a Personality. After the next time this turn his controller assigns him or an action resolves that he performed, his controller loses Honor equal to his Personal Honor, then he is dishonored.
Could you clarify why "After the next time ... an action resolves that he performed" does not apply to Saya targeting herself? The way I understand it, Saya's effect on herself starts before her action is finished resolving, and so should cause her to end up dishonored.
Thanks!
If I were running in a race with you and agreed to give you 3 dollars "after the next race is run," would I give you the money after the current race ended, or the next one?
You're already resolving Saya's action, so likewise I'd be inclined to wait for the next action as it says, "after the next time," rather than "the next time after."