by Whizkid
I have some more!1. Does playing a Spark of Energy "as though it were a power" on a slotted energy source card activate the ability of a card that activates when a power card is played? (I think this is our house rule.)
1a. If so, does that use up the ability on the slotted card?
1b. If not, does playing a power on that same Spark of Energy then activate the ability of the slotted energy source?
An example: I have Strange Alien Artifact slotted. I play Spark of Energy on it. That's not a Ranged or Wild power. If I then add Hurled Object to the stack, does that activate the slotted card?
2nd example: I have Affinity with Nature slotted. I play Spark of Energy on it, but have no powers in my hand. Can I draw a card in hopes of getting one?
The key question is exactly when one gets to (or must) use the ability on the energy and power cards. Some examples would be helpful.
I'm having a hard time coming up with a timing rule that meets all the edge cases.
2. Does playing a power that is also an energy source for other powers "use up" the energy source it is played on, or add to it? For instance, if I play Martial Arts Mastery on Affinity with Nature, do I then have 1, 2, or 3 energy to play a melee power? (3 if they add, 1 if the first card gets used up, 2 if the first card gets subtracted from.)