Hi

In our play group we have a lot of discussion about this topic because pages 12 and 30 of rulebook are contradictory. In page 12 it says may and in page 30 doesn't say may.

Is there any official ruling? I couldn't find it

Thanks a lot

Page 30 says that framework events are mandatory, so if LS has the force, the LS balance step must happen.

However, the details about this step is that the LS player has the option as page 12 says. I see the flowchart text on page 30 as more of a guide than cold hard rules.

It says in the rules LS player may damage an objective. It is optional not Forced.

I remember before they changed the tie-breaker rules in tournament play thinking that clicking the dial up should also be optional. Didn't think it was fair that the LS gets to choose to use their benefit, but the DS player has to end the game faster. :-)

But now, we don't have to worry about that anymore...