Noob question about checks

By sandman979, in Arkham Horror Second Edition

Can anybody please tell me how do I do horror and combat checks for this monster? I don't get the "-" thing. I've been looking everywhere with no success.

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Thanks!

A dash means there is no check. This particular monster's only purpose is to make you pass a Luck check or be devoured.

Thanks for the reply. It's what I thought originally. My confusion was due the fact that the card reads "before horror check" I then wonder why did they include the horror check thing if no horror check needs to be done.

sandman979 said:

I then wonder why did they include the horror check thing if no horror check needs to be done.

I assume it is just to specify a time for the Luck check, otherwise you skip the Horror and Combat checks and nothing happens.

sandman979 said:

Thanks for the reply. It's what I thought originally. My confusion was due the fact that the card reads "before horror check" I then wonder why did they include the horror check thing if no horror check needs to be done.

Probably to prevent people from asking "Do I do this before or after the Horror Check? The horror check is supposed to be done first but all he has is a dash! Help lol."

A simple "instead of a horror check" would have been less confusing, but I suppose it would have created problems in case there are effects or cards that say "when doing a horror check" and such.