question about backpack

MunchkinMan · 09-10-2014, 07:38 PM

To explain why we don't like "backpack": The term is not defined in the rules, and I have encountered 4 different definitions in the wild. This means that without a clear definition of the term, it could mean anything to anyone, and therefore is confusing, not helpful.

The rules say that you can have any number of small Items, and one big Item, in play. As said before, Items always have a gold piece value, which includes the phrase "No Value." The rules also say that you can play one-shot Items (like potions) from your hand or from your Items in front of you. Finally, the rules tell you that you can play Items that you can't use, so extras (like a second Headgear Item), or Items you couldn't use because you don't have the right Race or Class can be kept in play in front of you, but must be turned sideways to show you're not using them for a bonus. All of those things add up to meaning you can have even one-shot Items (since they are Items), like potions or Wishing Ring, out in play in front of you.

09-10-2014, 07:38 PM	#3
MunchkinMan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Macungie, PA	Re: question about backpack To explain why we don't like "backpack": The term is not defined in the rules, and I have encountered 4 different definitions in the wild. This means that without a clear definition of the term, it could mean anything to anyone, and therefore is confusing, not helpful. The rules say that you can have any number of small Items, and one big Item, in play. As said before, Items always have a gold piece value, which includes the phrase "No Value." The rules also say that you can play one-shot Items (like potions) from your hand or from your Items in front of you. Finally, the rules tell you that you can play Items that you can't use, so extras (like a second Headgear Item), or Items you couldn't use because you don't have the right Race or Class can be kept in play in front of you, but must be turned sideways to show you're not using them for a bonus. All of those things add up to meaning you can have even one-shot Items (since they are Items), like potions or Wishing Ring, out in play in front of you. __________________ Erik D. Zane *Munchkin* NetRep -- munchkin@sjgames.com MiB #1029 Last edited by MunchkinMan; 09-12-2014 at 05:58 AM.