Two big rule changes, effective immediately

[Grej]

About Rule 1

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

A lot of cards say that, but it hasn't been a global rule. Now it is.

On the Kneepads of Allure is written this rule. But new rules in this thread says:

It also does not apply in the situation where the helper could win the game

So, can I force with Kneepads an Elf level 9 (when I'm at level 8, for example) to help in combat vs big monster to win the game together? Or text on the card still actual now "as is" and prevents me to force Elves with level 9 to help me?