From:	Loki <daddyjim@**********.COM>
Subject:	Re: Guard (was Re: SRCARD Digest...)
Date:	Wed, 3 Dec 1997 20:32:56 -0800

---Rob Harris <rjharris@********.UIUC.EDU> wrote:
>
> Only one thing about this. Guard says SPECIFICALLY that it allows a
runner
> to take damage for another runner that "is present". (page 29).
Present is
> clearly defined on page 14 as:
> 1) All runners on a shadowrun as well as the current challenge
> 2) All unturned runners in the safehouse
> 3) In runner to runner combat, all runners on both sides
>
> Since the Gaurd character would NOT be present during the Wanted or
Bar
> Fight's battle resolution, you could NOT use him to redirect damage.
Same
> reason why you can't save a tapped decker from a riots - he is not
> "present" with the Gaurd character. This is the exact awnser I got
from
> FASA! Hope that helps! I can resend FASA's mail to me if you like!

Cool. Makes sense.

I trust you on it, but if you wouldn't mind reposting the ruling so we
can get it added into our collective game Q&A it'd be appreciated.

Thanx!

-== Loki ==-
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