Confused about Patrice Hathaway's Personal Story pass condition

By ishinken, in Arkham Horror Second Edition

It says:
"Each time Patrice draws a Unique Item, put a Clue Token on this card. If there are 2 Clue tokens on this card, place "Rhythm Restored" in play."

Patrice starts with 2 Unique Items in the game... doesn't this mean she starts with "Rhythm Restored" in play?

From the desk of Kevin:

"Starting items never count towards personal stories unless they are of the type "have X items of a certain kind at once". And items must be drawn and kept before they count."

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/425404

They could have sold all these problems if they'd just made it clear that Personal Stories are the last things to be dealt out - after all other starting items. Then you can't apply any starting items to any "draw" requirements as you've already drawn them. Maybe something to consider for the FAQ ... ?

Stenun said:

They could have sold all these problems if they'd just made it clear that Personal Stories are the last things to be dealt out - after all other starting items. Then you can't apply any starting items to any "draw" requirements as you've already drawn them. Maybe something to consider for the FAQ ... ?

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