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A player, 25 August 2007
My opponent has an 11 force unit attacking one of my provinces (7 province strength), and I'm defending with Shosuro Adeiko (3 force). We both pass. Since the first thing that happens during resolution is the losing army is destroyed, can I react with Adeiko's ability, give a -3/-1 token to the 11 force unit, and stop him from taking the province?
Furthermore, if that personality was dishonored, had 20 force and 2 chi, can I react with Adeiko to kill him and stop him from taking the province?
Thanks!
Zen Faulkes (rules official), 25 August 2007
My opponent has an 11 force unit attacking one of my provinces (7 province strength), and I'm defending with Shosuro Adeiko (3 force). We both pass. Since the first thing that happens during resolution is the losing army is destroyed, can I react with Adeiko's ability, give a -3/-1 token to the 11 force unit, and stop him from taking the province?
See http://rules.l5r.com/Battles?rulesl5_wi ... on_Segment
You're talking about step B. Army totals were figured in Step A. You never go back and recalculate.
No.