DvN rules questions

[RedDevilPsycho]

As ever, thanks guys, I'm a real noob so it is much appreciated. Still not sure how best to beat the warlock but this should help.

[flamespeak]

Got a question about the Altar of Skulls. Me and a buddy did a necro and druid run the other day and made up our rules to fill in the gaps on the fly for what we thought made the most sense, but an official ruling would be appreciated.

When the altar of skulls is activated, does the 2 direct poison damage to all living creatures on the board affect his plants that are conjurations and have life totals? Does it affect his vines?

We decided that it did because poison effects all living thing including plants and it was a way to effectively clear the board of his vines and plants. Not quickly at all mind you, but it did turn the tide greatly toward the end of the game. We decided any living thing with life total that was living would be affected by the poison markers be they conjurations or creatures, however, anything without a life total or non-living would not be affected. For example, his trees would get smacked by poison damage, however, a warlords barracks and towers wouldn't.

You know, keeping with the whole smiting of living things theme.

It would be nice to get an official stance on this if I ever do any kind of tournament play, but we will probably keep the local rules the same because it made the most sense thematically.

[silverclawgrizzly]

The Altar of Skulls only effects living creatures. Vines, flowers, etc are Conjurations and are thus immune.

[wtcannonjr]

The Altar of Skulls only effects living creatures. Vines, flowers, etc are Conjurations and are thus immune.

Agreed.

The key is to read the target information for spells and effects very carefully and this almost always clarifies who is effected.

Note - I consider "...only effects..." to be equivalent to "...targets..." for this message.

[Zuberi]

You are actually correct that living conjurations are vulnerable to poison effects. They can suffer from rot and other forms of poison damage. However, the [mwcard=DNJ01]Altar of Skulls[/mwcard] specifically says that it only affects creatures. Conjurations and vines obviously are not creatures.

[Shad0w]

Potato / Potatoe

Net net it doesn't regenerate, its the same to me if you said it has the flying trait, but can't fly.

Having the ability and not being able to gain is different then not having it at all. The trigger tries to resolve each upkeep do it can not. This is important because if you had a way to turn off Finite Life it would still be able to regenerate.

[Shad0w]

You are actually correct that living conjurations are vulnerable to poison effects. They can suffer from rot and other forms of poison damage. However, the [mwcard=DNJ01]Altar of Skulls[/mwcard] specifically says that it only affects creatures. Conjurations and vines obviously are not creatures.

Always read the effect and target info [mwcard=DNJ01]Altar of Skulls[/mwcard] specifically says that it only affects creatures. The vines are not creatures they are Conjurations.

[Mika]

Hi all!

I need another example to understad how the "Corrode Removing mechanism" works:

Example: "A Druid has 2 Corrode markers on her, and a Bearskin. Her current armor value is 0. If she would receive another Corrode condition, she instead receives 1 direct acid damage. She decides to cast Wind Wyvern Hide (which has the same location as Bearskin, and thus will replace it.) When the Bearskin is removed, the Druid has zero armor and thus both Corrode markers are destroyed. Then, the Wind Wyvern Hide comes into play, and the Druid now has an armor value of 2."

Ok, now lets check this other situation:

Example: "A Druid has 3 Corrode markers on her, and  Bearskin, Leather Boots and Leather Gloves (Armor 4). Her current armor value is 1... She decides to cast a 2nd Bearskin (which has the same location, and thus will replace it.) When the Bearskin is removed, the Druid has Armor 2 and..."

- What happens with 3 Corrode markers? All them are destroyed? Only 1 in order to have Armo value equal to zero?

Thanks in advance.   

[sIKE]

Ok, now lets check this other situation:

Example: "A Druid has 3 Corrode markers on her, and  Bearskin, Leather Boots and Leather Gloves (Armor 4). Her current armor value is 1... She decides to cast a 2nd Bearskin (which has the same location, and thus will replace it.) When the Bearskin is removed, the Druid has Armor 2 and..."

- What happens with 3 Corrode markers? All them are destroyed? Only 1 in order to have Armo value equal to zero?

When the 2nd Bearskin is cast the Mage drops down to two Armor then one of the Corrode markers is removed.

[Mika]

Understood. Better a pair of "Wand of Healing" in our Book...

Very kind of you, sIKE 

[sIKE]

Understand. Better a pair of "Wand of Healing" in our Book...

Very kind of you, sIKE 

No problem, I have adopted to this Corrode environment by carrying a 2 count of 2 Armor equipment and a Brace Yourself. This way if I get Corroded I can swap out with the other piece and then when a high damage roll (mainly non-critical of course) is mage against me, I will reveal the enchantment before the Apply Damage step of the Attack Sequence.

[Shad0w]

Nice work Sike I gave you a sticker for the answer.

[reddawn]

Can the Vine Tree cast the Vine Markers?  I interpreted the wording meaning that the Vine Tree cannot cast them.  The FAQ doesn't have a Vine Tree section so I'm asking you guys.

[Laddinfance]

Vine Tree is a tree spawnpoint and so it can use the vine markers when it's casting a vine spell.

[reddawn]

Vine Tree is a tree spawnpoint and so it can use the vine markers when it's casting a vine spell.

I meant more like, can the Vine Tree itself actually place vine markers and using its own mana?