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[Scytale]

Originally Posted by Leaf_It

That said, I don't really mind leaving the X on Jedidiah, it just seems like the safer way to design it, and typically the safer way is less interesting, requires less commitment, and less decision making.

If you were making a Human Champion or a defense-boosting cheerleader, I would recommend the safer route. This is a leader for the Outlaws, who are far from meta-defining.

I don't think the safer means "less interesting" in this case. It certainly requires less commitment and less decision-making, but that isn't always a bad thing. Having to put the 'X' on the right Hero is not just trying to plan for a distant game state, it's also a sizeable gamble given the general squishiness of the Outlaws. The outcome here is that most of the time the player will opt for a safe pick: putting the 'X' on the unit most likely to still be alive. You pretty much need to limit it to Unique Heroes to avoid the safety of the Commons, even though thematically it doesn't make sense that he wouldn't order a lackey to do the work. I really don't think the forced early choice is actually interesting in this case; it's mere guesswork that causes you to lose a turn if you fail, a very unfun punishment.