From:	Matb <mbreton@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:	Re: I was slaughtered
Date:	Mon, 15 Sep 1997 13:49:26 -0700

> [snip
> > A Rough Night or two (you *can* play more than one in a turn, even
> > though it doesn't make "Realworld" sense) may bring him down low
> > enough for a large critter to essen him.
> [snip]

> You obviously need to get out more ;-) :-) :-p

Well, yes, of course. What of it? :)

> [snip]

> > > Q: Does the Ally spirit count against the number of Spirits a
> Shaman
> > > can use?

> > I usually assume not, but I'd wait to hear from FASA.

> Out of curiosity, what is the reasoning behind this? According to the
> rules, spirits are the equivalent to drones in every respect. To get
> the special ability of the drone you have to use it. According to the
> text on the Ally Spirit the +1/+2 is applied to the user. Like all
> other drones/spirits though the runner may have it and not use it (and
> therefore not receive the bonus).

"Owner gains +1/+2 while Ally Spirit is in play. Trash to avoid all
damage taken from one source." That "while in play" bit says to me that
it doesn't have to be activated, except to avoid damage. It's along the
lines of the vehicles (not drones) - they give their bonuses while
unturned.

This would let you stack Allies, however.. eep. Anyone for a 8/12
Wishbone? (And if we could only get Grampa Bones to join the group and
Initiate, hehe, 9/14!) And no, I don't actually see anything wrong with
this. (20 yen and five cards for Wishbone - you go there.)

> Just my view, I've been wrong before, I'll be wrong again :-)

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-Matb