Half-Breed Ruling

[All_Thumbs]

Is there a difference between "lose" and "choose to discard"? Suppose a player has Half-Breed and only one Race, then wants to change his Race card. Does he have to lose his Half-Breed card to do that?

[Andrew Hackard]

Originally Posted by All_Thumbs

Is there a difference between "lose" and "choose to discard"? Suppose a player has Half-Breed and only one Race, then wants to change his Race card. Does he have to lose his Half-Breed card to do that?

No, because he can play the second card and then discard the first.

[thedag]

Originally Posted by All_Thumbs

Is there a difference between "lose" and "choose to discard"? Suppose a player has Half-Breed and only one Race, then wants to change his Race card. Does he have to lose his Half-Breed card to do that?

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

No, because he can play the second card and then discard the first.

in another thread (or possiblt FAQ) it also says that if you want to remain the same race but prefer the picture on another card you can discard and replace without losing half-breed. For example say you had a female elf picture but your male and you like to have a card picture same as your sex. If you get a male elf card you can discard the female elf and replace it with a male elf card without losing half-breed and without breaking the rule that you can't have two elf cards on a half-breed.

ps if someone can phrase this more clearly than I have please do. I'm a bit tired.

[Nerftw]

Originally Posted by thedag

in another thread (or possiblt FAQ) it also says that if you want to remain the same race but prefer the picture on another card you can discard and replace without losing half-breed.

That... is one heck of an odd ruling if it's true.

Are there really players out there who care that much about what picture is on their card? Personally, I'd just rule that they could swap them out if they're so concerned with the picture.

[Andrew Hackard]

Originally Posted by Nerftw

Are there really players out there who care that much about what picture is on their card? Personally, I'd just rule that they could swap them out if they're so concerned with the picture.

I think that's more likely what we said, absent a link to something else. One Elf card (for instance) is functionally identical to another, so if you REALLY prefer one pic on your card, I don't see any reason not to allow you to swap for it if it's in your hand.

I don't understand it, mind you, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it, either.

[Blu]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

I think that's more likely what we said, absent a link to something else. One Elf card (for instance) is functionally identical to another, so if you REALLY prefer one pic on your card, I don't see any reason not to allow you to swap for it if it's in your hand.

I don't understand it, mind you, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it, either.

I'd do it. There's some art I like better than others. BUT, I am a dork, so hey.

[RL]

There's a section in the FAQ, named "Races and Classes" that answers a lot of the questions that have been asked in this thread.

[fritzling]

Does the Half-Breed or Super Munchkin card, while only having one Race/Breed or Class played, also negate curses specific to a breed or class?

We're thinking "yes", but would like to have official ruling from you guys.