Thread: War of the Ring (second edition):: Rules:: Morgul Wound and Candles of Corpses: dealing with corruption

by L4D2

The rules (pp 41-42) are very clear about taking Hunt Damage when drawing a Hunt tile - the FP player may take the damage or kill off one of the companions (with variations of the theme). But if the Shadow player plays Morgul Wound or Candles of Corpses these both apply corruption directly. We've had a question as to whether the FP player may elect to treat this as any other damage and kill off a character. We've been playing it this way, but out of seven games the Shadow player has won only one game. (If we could add the corruption directly it would make a Shadow win a lot easier.) Appreciate any clarity on this.