[Fluxx] Computer question

[Andy Looney]

Inflation applies to all numerals on all cards, not just rules. So yes, 
during Inflation the Computer becomes a Super-computer.

--On September 11, 2007 1:42:09 PM -0400 Christopher Hickman 
<tophu at mac.com> wrote:

> Doesn't X=X+1 say it applies to the numerals in rules?  Isn't Computer a
> Keeper, not a New Rule?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fluxx-bounces at lists.looneylabs.com
> [mailto:fluxx-bounces at lists.looneylabs.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Hackel
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 1:37 PM
> To: fluxx at lists.looneylabs.com
> Subject: RE: [Fluxx] Computer question
>
>
>
> Related question... how does the Computer interact with Inflation (X=X+1)?
> Does the Computer give a double bonus if Inflation is in play, or does the
> bonus text on the Computer really count as part of the artwork and
> therefore not subject to Inflation?
>
> ---Ryan
>
>
>
>  --- On Tue 09/11, Carol Townsend < carol.townsend at gmail.com > wrote:
> From: Carol Townsend [mailto: carol.townsend at gmail.com]
> To: fluxx at lists.looneylabs.com
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:12:43 -0500
> Subject: [Fluxx] Computer question
>
> I had an idle thought while sorting through my deck the other day.  The
> promo card "The Computer" does not have the word "may" in the rules.  The
> text is as follows:"The Computer.  If you have this card on the the table,
> the rules for YOU change thusly:  Draw = +1, Play = +1, Hand Limit = +1,
> Keeper Limit = +1.  This also counts as an Appliance."
> If this has been answered before, then pardon the repeat - but as I read
> this card, when the Computer is in play, the player it affects *must* draw
> and play one more than others.Is this how others are playing it?
> Considering the new understanding of the Hand Limit rule
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuGynyj6D-c) it may make a difference.
> I'm not sure when/how/what circumstances it may make a difference, but I
> thought I'd ask.  Granted, the Hand Limit rule includes the "may" but the
> Computer ups the number by one.
> What if you don't want to have that extra Keeper in front of you?  Can you
> have only 2 Keepers in front of you with Keeper Limit 2 - or must you
> keep 3 Keepers?  And what if you don't want to play an extra card... must
> you?   What's the take from other vantage points?thanks!Carol--
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