Akuma no Oni experienced 2 (Re: Ambush)

L5R CCG Rules board, 4 August 2007

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A player, 4 August 2007

In regards to this: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=60021

It implies that the Battle fought through Ambush is conducted outside of the Action Phase, thus allowing Akuma to be targeted during an Ambush.

The ruling here seems to imply otherwise. viewtopic.php?f=59&t=60036

Am I misunderstanding one or both rulings, or is there a conflict between them? Can Akuma be targeted during an Ambush or is it still the Action Phase, thus making him immune?

Zen Faulkes (rules official), 4 August 2007

In regards to this: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=60021

It implies that the Battle fought through Ambush is conducted outside of the Action Phase, thus allowing Akuma to be targeted during an Ambush.

The ruling here seems to imply otherwise. viewtopic.php?f=59&t=60036

Am I misunderstanding one or both rulings, or is there a conflict between them? Can Akuma be targeted during an Ambush or is it still the Action Phase, thus making him immune?

Mine only addresses the question of whether Ambush is Action Phase or not; it says nothing about Akuma.