Epic Phase clarification - New FAQ

By Underworld40k, in 2. AGoT Rules Discussion

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Hello,

Ok, quick question on the epic phase in light of the new FAQ.
"There are no player action windows during an epic phase outside of those that occur during the resolution of a challenge."
What does this entail? Initially i read the whole phase as going like this
Framework (start phase/cards form shadows)
Declare challenge (based on epic phase)
Player action
Declare stealth/Defenders
Player actions
Framework (; determine winner etc)
Loop to next player & Repeat.
But the phrase resolution is throwing me a little, does this mean that there are no options but responses to the final framework (winning/losing/save etc) or that my initial assessment is correct and that the player action windows after deceleration of attackers and defenders are still viable?

I lean to the latter but have successfully talked myself into a circle with the wording.

As an aside, i cant find anything in the FAQ about when melee titles are technically returned to the title pool, our best guess has been that it occurs when new titles are picked but conformation would be welcome :)
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Your initial assessment is correct. The entry would be better phrased as "There are no player action windows during an epic phase outside of those that occur over the duration of a challenge."

Note that Responses take place during other action windows - including framework action windows. So not having a player action window will not stop you from playing responses at the appropriate time.

The Core Set rules say that titles are returned to the pool at the end of the round - so during the last window of the round (which would be the "end phase" framework window of the taxation phase).

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Cheers as always Ktom, missed it in the core book, must not forget to check it more often for the little things!