Cards on the table vs in your hand

[patlhunter]

Thanks everyone that is very helpful.

So in a nutshell ...

Items are something you are wearing.

You can only have 1 big item on the board at a time (unless dwarf or other over ridding card like a Cheat card).

If you have an item that is not appropriate for your class/race or would be extraneous (ie; 2nd headgear or 3rd hand, or 2nd set of armor) you can place that item sideways on the table and it does not count in combat. Noting that a 2nd "Big" item can not be played sideways (unless dwarf/cheat).

One-shots/potions can be on the board -- sideways or vertical -- and are in play anytime.

Non-used Curses, classes, monsters and race cards must remain in a players hand until used to replace class/race, invoke extra monster, "look for trouble" or anytime you want to curse another player. (limit 5 cards in your hand)

You could also keep in your hand (if you chose not to play immediately) any level up cards.

Please feel free to correct or add to anything above.

Thanks again for your responses.