Starting this Instead of continuing this thread: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_foros_discusion.asp?efid=18&efcid=4&efidt=515723
I do not know how much has changed in the minds of anyone interested in the topic of "Cancel determination of X".
The FAQ has errata for 2 cards we had been debating on.
(v2.4) Ahead of the Tide F8
Should read: " Response: If an opponent
would win initiative, cancel the determination
of initiative winner. You win initiative
instead."
and
(v2.4) Compelled by the King F26
Should read: " Response: If an opponent
would win dominance, cancel the
determination of dominance winner. You win
dominance instead."
Determination of X is a framework action step, so if it is ruled that the actual step is canceled and resolved as "You win X", then it would apply for all cards with this language in them which is a good thing since they would do the same thing. I am glad they updated to FAQ with this type of clarity.