Unofficial Rulebook Discussion #19 (Sept 6 - Sept 9) -- Armor and Gimli's Helm

[Tbiesty]

This discussion and ruling is part of the series of discussions and rulings for an "Unofficial Rulebook" as described here.

This discussion will be open from Sept 6, 2010 - Sept 9, 2010.
The outcome of this discussion and ruling will be added to the "Unofficial Rulebook".

Discussion #19:

With cards like Armor and Gimli's Helm, if another card, like Sapling of the White Tree or Dwarven Bracers is used to prevent the would-be first wound during a skirmish, does the character avoid taking any wounds at all during the skirmish?  (previous discussion, previous discussion)

Option 1 (initially favored ruling):
No. Since the character has not "taken" a wound yet (because it was prevented), the character can still take a wound.

Option 2:
Yes. Once the character has been assigned a wound (even if taking the wound is prevented), that character cannot be assigned any more wounds.

[MuadDib85]

Option 1.


Unless using the Skirmish part of Gimli's Helm obviously.

[hrcho]

Previous discussion concluded successfully with Option 1 as the choice. I was leaning very much towards Option 2, but chompers convinced me otherwise. I believe his proof is sufficient.

Option 1.

[Witchkingx5]

Option 1, considering some gameplay reasons.

[MR. Lurtzy]

Option 1. ES's explanation in the previous discussion was clear enough for me.

[rubbercarp]

Option 1.
They haven't taken a wound a yet.

[Tbiesty]

Option 1 it is.  No updates needed for the "Unofficial Rulebook".