FAQ: The Rivals for Catan
General Questions
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Versions of the game - Which cards are used in the Duel of the Princes?
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The Cards
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Archer - Do I have to announce which of my opponent's heroes I want to attack before my opponent decides whether or not to use a protective card?
No.
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Archer - May I play an Archer if my opponent's principality doesn't contain a card my Archer could attack?
No.
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Archer - May I use the Archer against one of my own heroes?
No.
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Archer - Whom can my Archer attack?
All units featuring strengths points.
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Arsonist - Do I have to announce which of my opponent's buildings I want to attack before my opponent decides whether or not to use a protective card?
No.
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Arsonist - If my opponent prevailed against my Arsonist by using Heinrich the Sentinel or a Lookout Tower, and I only have buildings that are protected by a Fire Brigade - do I have to remove a building from my principality?
No. If he prevails, the Arsonist no longer has an effect, which is why it doesn't matter whether or not a Fire Brigade protects the buildings.
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Arsonist - May I play the Arsonist against foreign cards in my principality?
Yes, if the foreign cards are in settlements/cities.
Note: Foreign cards belong to the Age of Darkness and Age of Enlightenment expansions.
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Arsonist - May I play the Arsonist against my own buildings?
No.
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Arsonist - May I use my Arsonist to attack ships or heroes?
No. The Arsonist only plays with fire in the context of buildings.
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Benjamin the Traveling Scholar - Does Benjamin have an effect on regions I received after the dice roll?
Yes.
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Brigitta - Can I combine Brigitta with Reiner the Herald or the Grove of Justice?
Yes. In this case, you determine both die roll results.
Note: The Grove of Justice belongs to the Age of Enlightenment expansion.
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Brigitta - Can I combine Brigitta with the Grove of Justice?
Yes. In this case, you determine both die roll results.
Note: The Grove of Justice belongs to the Age of Enlightenment expansion.
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Brigitta - If I have buildings that boost production, do I get the improved production when playing Brigitta?
Yes.
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Brigitta - May I combine Brigitta with Reiner the Herald?
Yes.