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A player, 16 November 2009
My SearchFu has failed me, sensei.
Does Inexplicable Challenge require presence to use?
Battle: Target your Courtier at any location: Bow a target enemy card without attachments. Choose a player, who either gains or loses 2 Honor.
I have been given mixed answers to my question by local players. The constraint on this card says to target my Courtier at any location. I am still confused by some of the targeting rules in regards to presence, and I would like a little clarification on this.
Thanks in advance! G6
Dan Jacobson (rules official), 16 November 2009
My SearchFu has failed me, sensei.
Does Inexplicable Challenge require presence to use?
Battle: Target your Courtier at any location: Bow a target enemy card without attachments. Choose a player, who either gains or loses 2 Honor.
I have been given mixed answers to my question by local players. The constraint on this card says to target my Courtier at any location. I am still confused by some of the targeting rules in regards to presence, and I would like a little clarification on this.
Thanks in advance! G6
The only way for presence to be waived is if the card specifically states that "Even if you have no units at the current battlefield..." or similar wording.
In Inexplicable Challenge's case, the Courtier him/herself need not be at the battlefield, but you will need someone else there.