Rules question Debilitate

[Randyman]

Hello!
So if read the card Debilitate will, if using propper math where x includes negatives, also remove all the -x traits a creature has. AKA setting a creatures melee dmg output back to its fixed nummber.

In math -x and +(-x) is the same thing.

I don't think it is designers intent. Could I have ruling.

Thanks.
Randy

[pixelgeek]

This isn't math so the card only works as it is printed. 

It just removes Melee+ traits from a Creature and stops it from gaining them while it has Debilitate,.

[ringkichard]

Are there any "melee -x" cards printed yet?

[baronzaltor]

Are there any "melee -x" cards printed yet?

Not that I can think of off the top of my head.  The closest thing I can come up with is Agony, but it opts to use the terminology of "roll 2 less dice" which makes it distinct from Melee X trait.

[Stormmaster]

Weak is also 'kind of' similar.  It isn't specifically melee but it is -1 Non-spell attacks

[Ranger988]

Would Debilitate also remove charge +x traits?

[Laddinfance]

Currently, no. It works on Battle Skill, Bear Strength, and Growth Markers. Anything that provides +x melee.