Magic Lamp Vs Polymorph Potion

[Nerftw]

I wonder if it's because Polymorph is more powerful than Magic Lamp, since it can be played against someone else to prevent them from gaining a level in a fight. At level 9, this becomes a powerful tactic to steal the win away from someone.


.... Especially if you wait until everyone's played all their good cards to try and stop the monster.

[Andrew Hackard]

I think looking for a solid, game-mechanical reason for it is likely to be a quixotic pursuit. It is what it is.

[patapwned24]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

I think looking for a solid, game-mechanical reason for it is likely to be a quixotic pursuit. It is what it is.

I dont get what your trying to say here

[Andrew Hackard]

Originally Posted by patapwned24

I dont get what your trying to say here

There's no specific reason why one is worth more Gold Pieces than the other, and you'll drive yourself crazy if you try to find one.

[Genpin]

Magic lamp does not give you treasure if you use it in a combat with two (alive) monsters or more

[AMOE]

It does, but you need to defeat the remaining monster(s) first.

[Andrew Hackard]

Originally Posted by AMOE

It does, but you need to defeat the remaining monster(s) first.

No, it doesn't. The card says that if there are NO other monsters in the fight, you can take the treasure. (I just noticed this myself while working on the FAQ revision -- which, btw, is in Steve's hands for final comments.)

[Doering]

Originally Posted by Nerftw

I wonder if it's because Polymorph is more powerful than Magic Lamp, since it can be played against someone else to prevent them from gaining a level in a fight. At level 9, this becomes a powerful tactic to steal the win away from someone.


.... Especially if you wait until everyone's played all their good cards to try and stop the monster.

You are right, this makes polly way more powerful than the lamp. There are not so many cards that can end a combat.