Question about Kicking The Door.

[Shiki77]

I had a dispute with another player earlier today. I tried to play cards from my hand prior to kicking the door down, however he insisted that I didn't have that option and that the very first thing I needed to do is to kick the door before playing cards. However, by doing that and getting in combat I wouldn't be able to play armor or weapon cards that were in my hand.

Who is correct?

[Mister Ed]

You are. The rules on turn phases specifically state that you don't go to "Phase One" (which is Kicking Down the Door) until after your cards are arranged the way you want. That includes playing any cards you have in hand that can legally be played, equipping/unequipping items, selling items for levels, trading items with other players (if they are willing)...it really includes pretty much ANYTHING you can do with your cards, unless that action is illegal for some other reason.