LSJ. Q: Optional or Mandatory??!
Claus Staal
etc.etc.
Obviously a Methuselah can't "turn" off the inherent abilities of
vampires (i.e. +1 intercept for Anton or +2 Bleed for IC's). The
opposite must apply for equipment, in that they are all optional (with
the exception of The Soul Gem which is Mandatory). But how about
retainers? Do you actually need to use a given retainer? Lets say you
previously "equipped" with a Marijava Ghoul - making all your presence
bleeds at a default +1 stealth - can this retainer be "turned" off?? Or
is its use mandatory after equipping with it?? Could a vampire refuse to
receive the blood from the faithful servant while in torpor or ... ??
Please advice!
Kind Regards and thanks in advance!
Claus Staal
Prince of Copenhagen
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LSJ
>
> I was just wondering about retainers, equipment, inherent abilities,
> etc.etc.
>
> Obviously a Methuselah can't "turn" off the inherent abilities of
> vampires (i.e. +1 intercept for Anton or +2 Bleed for IC's). The
> opposite must apply for equipment, in that they are all optional (with
> the exception of The Soul Gem which is Mandatory). But how about
> retainers? Do you actually need to use a given retainer? Lets say you
Retainers are mandatory. Card text (e.g., "may") could override this.
> previously "equipped" with a Marijava Ghoul - making all your presence
> bleeds at a default +1 stealth - can this retainer be "turned" off?? Or
No.
> is its use mandatory after equipping with it?? Could a vampire refuse to
... after employing it. Mandatory.
> receive the blood from the faithful servant while in torpor or ... ??
No.
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Claus Staal
Henrik Isaksson
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> I was just wondering about retainers, equipment, inherent abilities,
> etc.etc.
>
> Obviously a Methuselah can't "turn" off the inherent abilities of
> vampires (i.e. +1 intercept for Anton or +2 Bleed for IC's). The
> opposite must apply for equipment, in that they are all optional (with
> the exception of The Soul Gem which is Mandatory).
?? Surely most equipment must be mandatory also? Lap top and sport bike for
instance...
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Henrik Isaksson
LSJ
Yes. Sorry I missed that item in the first post. Equipment is mandatory.
(Note that for weapons, this means that the bearer *always* has the
ability to strike with the weapon, not that striking with the weapon is
mandatory).