Is the phrase "until the end of the challenge" a play restriction? That is can I drop an only game that matters (which is an any phase event) for no value during the plot phase to dodge a rule by decree? 

"Until the end of a challenge" is the duration of the effect once it resolves, not a limitation or restriction on initiation.

ktom said:

Holy crap, so you're saying you can just chuck this card during any Player Action Window!? Thinking about it, I guess you're right. Most, if not all, other "until the end of the challenge" effects can only be played during challenges, but not because of that wording, but because they do contain a corresponding play restriction or require a "participating" character to be chosen as a target.

Does this need to be brought to the attention of FFG? It was my impression that they tried to avoid this kind of thing, so I can only assume this is unintentional.

(Yesyes, I do remember what we said about assumptions regarding designer intent - that we should avoid them. But I can't help myself).

Ratatoskr said:

ktom said:

I'm not suggesting it should be made to not work outside the Challenges Phase. Making it a Challenges: action wouldn't solve the problem I'm having anyway (although it would prevent the RBD thing). I'm suggesting it might be made to not be able to be triggered outside a challenge. Adding a play restriction, like "Play only during a challenge" would do the trick.