Question about Riposte

[LSJ (VtES Rep)]

Gwen Morse wrote:
> I have a question about 'Riposte'. Is the damage caused by this S:CE
> considered close-range only, or, does it fall outside of the 'ranged'
> damage issue?
>
> I understand all about short and long range combat and the way various
> combat cards interact with the range issue. However, I'm uncertain about
> cards that cause damage outside the normal combat protocols. (Riposte
> does not cause damage as a strike/retainer/etc, but as a part of ending
> combat).

Damage from Riposte (and Catatonic Fear) is only effective if the
round is at close when the strike card is played. What matters is
that the damage is occuring as a result of a strike (and is not R
damage), not that the damage is occuring outside of combat. (*)

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L. Scott Johnson (vte...@regency.wizards.com)
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(*) - Subject to review by Rules Team