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This was used against me in a game and it seems to defeat the purpose of his ability. I do not disagree that it plays the way its worded, I just don't understand who decided to word it that way.
Situation, ranged 4 attack targeting Senichi. Senichi dies, reaction, Senichi dies to stop Senichi from dying. Cheating Lion player gains 3 honor for his guy stepping in front of himself. Is this really how its SUPPOSED to work?
This was used against me in a game and it seems to defeat the purpose of his ability. I do not disagree that it plays the way its worded, I just don't understand who decided to word it that way.
Situation, ranged 4 attack targeting Senichi. Senichi dies, reaction, Senichi dies to stop Senichi from dying. Cheating Lion player gains 3 honor for his guy stepping in front of himself. Is this really how its SUPPOSED to work?
Mod nudge: This is not the place to discuss design intent of a card. Please do so in the main CCG forum.
Akodo Senichi does work as you suggest, although Senichi dies to "prevent" Senichi from dying.