Itching Powder Question

[Gamer234]

While seeking clarification regarding whether the Itching Powder can target footgear/headgear, I came across these two posts. They aren't contradictory, but the first is a definitive yes, whereas the more recent post says "might not." That being said, could we possibly get an official ruling on this?

Case for Not allowing footgear/headgear to be targeted: Clothing is clothing; hats and shoes are accesories. People always refer to the "shoes they bought to go along with the new outfit, blah blah."

However, if 'clothing' simply means anything worn (other than weapons and shields since the card specifies that), then the Itching Powder would be allowed to target footgear headgear.

11-27-2009, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by MunchkinMan

Yes, and other Items which would clearly be worn, like Pantyhose of Giant Strength and Kneepads of Allure.

05-13-2010

Originally Posted by MunchkinMan

You'll have to use common sense here and consider whether the Item is clothing: Most Armor, Headgear and Footgear would be considered clothing, but since Armor is already explicitly listed, you needn't worry about whether that counts, since we already know; Pantyhose of Giant Strength and Spiky Knees are definitely Items that would be considered clothing. I've never gotten a satisfactory answer on this, believe it or not, so Headgear and Footgear might not count. Andrew might have to poke someone about that.

[MunchkinMan]

I feel like we got an answer, too, and now I can't find it. . . :-(

[Andrew Hackard]

Official answer: Anything you have to PUT ON, as opposed to simply PICK UP, is Clothing.

[Shaun D]

Thank you Andrew for a final verification on this, answers a dispute my group and I have been having for a while now. Seems trivial I know, but as with most munchkin games disputes occur, and it seems best to get a verification on what the ruling is. Thanks once again and may all your days be munchkinly.

[Kauboi]

To clarify: Anything you can put on can be picked up...but not everything you pick up can be put on?

Would that apply to Scary False Teeth or Really Impressive Title?

[Nakiro]

Originally Posted by Kauboi

To clarify: Anything you can put on can be picked up...but not everything you pick up can be put on?

Would that apply to Scary False Teeth or Really Impressive Title?

Wouldn't apply to Really impressive Title..

[Gamer234]

Originally Posted by Kauboi

To clarify: Anything you can put on can be picked up...but not everything you pick up can be put on?

Would that apply to Scary False Teeth or Really Impressive Title?

I'm not sure what you're trying to ask. So to clarify (though what Andrew said seemed pretty clear already) anything that has to be PUT ON by the Munchkin falls under the category of Clothing, and can therefore be targeted by the Itching Powder.

The Really Impressive Title is exactly that--a title. It's not an Item, and it's not worn. The same would apply to Theme Music.

The Scary False Teeth are worn in your munchkin's mouth (and have a gold value) so they could be targeted by the Itching Powder.

[Munchykin]

Teeth aren't something that is PUT ON... they're PUT IN.

[RL]

Originally Posted by Kauboi

Would that apply to Scary False Teeth or Really Impressive Title?

Just to clarify, Really Impressive Title has an errata that specifies it is not an item (and therefore cannot be picked up or worn).

EDIT: By the way, Andrew, was this corrected in the 19th printing?

[MunchkinMan]

Andrew's busy at PAX Prime, so you could be waiting a long time for that response. I can, however, tell you the answer if you'd like. It's. . . yes.