First things first, I haven't played Talisman in over 20 years! I played the 2nd edition back in the 80s quite a bit with my family and friends. We a few of the expansions, too. It was such a great game that when I saw the 4th revised edition at a Barnes and Noble I just HAD to buy it and play it. I also orded some of the expansions but only Reaper and The Dungeon have arrived so far.

As for the question, my wife and I tried playing the game for the first time last night. When I drew the following card, we didn't agree on the meaning of it:

• Familiar : Follower : The Familiar will become your Follower if you lose 1 life. | Add 2 to your Craft. | Whenever you draw a Spell that you do not wish to keep, you may discard it and draw another one to replace it, which you mus keep.

My take on this card was:

• I can CHOOSE to give up a life and then keep the card as a follower.

My wife's take on the card was:

• I only get the card if I lose a life INVOLUNTARILY. Meaning, the next time I lose a life in a battle/psychic combat, I would then get the card.

My wife argues that wording does not indicate that I can elect to sacrifice a life to get the card.

Who is right in this case?

Thanks!

It's quite simply really. If you want to take the Familiar as a Follower, you immediately lose a life as payment. It's exactly the same as giving the Mercenary a gold for him to become your Follower, except this time the cost is a life.

I'm afraid in this instance your wife's interpretation was wrong.

Thanks for the answer!! Much appreciated.

Yes indeed. Your wife must obey you in this instance! lol

Welcome to the forums.

Ell.