The Book of Scarlet Witch

[Karat]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

I think the wording on the two cards is enough to clarify that situation.

The Scarlet Witch power says 'After an opponent rolls attack dice against Scarlet Witch,' indicating that the power only works when the Scarlet Witch is specifically targeted.

Cyclopes SA says 'Choose 7 spaces in a straight line from Cyclops,' so he never specifically targets any one figure but rather spaces on the board.

Therefore the Scarlet Witch power does not trigger and make Cyclops reroll the skulls. I think the same would then be true for any other Area of Effect Attacks that did not specifically target Scarlet Witch. If you roll attack dice once for all figures effected by an attack, then you would only reroll the skulls if Scarlet Witch was initially chosen at the target for that attack.

Actually, I think you'd still have to reroll for Scarlet, just not the rest, but I may be mistaken.

[Jack o' Blades]

Originally Posted by Karat

Actually, I think you'd still have to reroll for Scarlet, just not the rest, but I may be mistaken.

And this was our exact debate

We couldn't decide whether or not SW was being targeted or if it was more so just an "area of effect" sort of thing. We too came up with the idea that SW would just reroll for herself, but the other figures would defend against the initial roll. I think the big thing we needed to clarify though was if her ability only procs when she is actually targeted, which seems to be the case!

[cwidje]

Originally Posted by Jack o' Blades

Played a game against SW last night and she is one....tough cookie :P

However, we came into a situation that the group wasn't sure on. With Hex Sphere Disturbance, what happens when she and other figures are attacked by a special attack that hits multiple figures (Clyclops' SA was the exact one last night)? Assuming the HSD roll is successful, would Cyclops then reroll all skulls for the entire attack and then each figure defends against the new result?

I would say that, if SW is targeted, the attacker re-rolls ALL skulls. If the hex is targeted, no skulls are re-rolled.

[Arkham]

Would a figure have to roll for the curse if they were using a special states "instead of taking a turn"? Such as Odins special where he uses multiple Asgardians?

[TrollBrute]

I would say yes, they must roll. The curse is intended to activate before any of the cursed figure's powers.

[IAmBatman]

Agreed. "Before taking a turn" is an indication of when the power triggers, not a requirement that the figure actually take a turn.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by quozl

Right but a change is probably needed here. Just add "even if Scarlet Witch is destroyed" after "before taking a turn" and before "If they roll 1-8".

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

I dunno. I think this is one we can just FAQ. The marker isn't out of play, so it's still in effect. Just like with Morsbane.

I see there were lots of FAQs that needed updating here, so I'm going to grab those. We still need an actual FAQ here, though!

[fret_gurglo]

Thanks Bats. Here is a FAQ for you.

• Q: Do figures with a Curse Marker on their card still have to roll for Chaos Magic Curse even after Scarlet Witch is destroyed?
• A: Yes. The words "For the entire game" are key here, indicating that the power remains active even after Scarlet Witch has been destroyed.

[fret_gurglo]

How about one more:

• Q: Would a figure have to roll for Chaos Magic Curse if they were using a special power that states "instead of taking a turn"? Such as Odin's Asgardian All-Father special power?
• A: Yes. The Chaos Magic Curse is intended to activate before any other special power on an Army Card that has a Curse Marker on it.

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Originally Posted by Aggressive Sock

Would a figure have to roll for the curse if they were using a special states "instead of taking a turn"? Such as Odins special where he uses multiple Asgardians?

Originally Posted by TrollBrute

I would say yes, they must roll. The curse is intended to activate before any of the cursed figure's powers.

[IAmBatman]

Updated, thanks!

[Lazy Orang]

Originally Posted by cwidje

I would say that, if SW is targeted, the attacker re-rolls ALL skulls. If the hex is targeted, no skulls are re-rolled.

May I just say, I don't understand this ruling, if indeed it is one (cwidjie wasn't ever a hero, was he?). Scarlet Witch's card says 'After an opponent rolls attack dice against Scarlet Witch' - it doesn't mention targeting, target vs. attack being the usual keyword in these situations. Would it be possible to get this ruling confirmed by a hero?

[A3n]

I believe it has been ruled officially that AOE attacks are deemed an attack on each figure affected. From memory it was related to ruling on an official power that was like Shotgun but I can't remember where it was. If my belief/memory is correct then yes the skulls will need to be re-rolled. So it's a matter of somebody confirming or disproving the official take on AOE powers.