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MtG-sized Ultra Pro Pro-Matte sleeves work perfectly with all printings of Redemption, and are my cheaper sleeve of choice as well (never had one rip, they shuffle very well, and are less transparent on the back).  Dimensions on Redemption cards change based on the set, so it's hard to say, but anything MtG-sized work perfect.

Great, thank you! What color would you suggest? I've heard some colors are still too transparent on the back and could potentially be illegal for Tournament play.

I've never seen any sleeves refused by the host, but it is a concern, sure.  I've never had a problem with the Pro-Matte product, just given how it is built it avoids that issue pretty easily.

I would recommend getting a couple of colors, one for your main deck, maybe another for a second deck if you run it, but another color for any closed categories (like Sealed or Booster).  While they don't generally rip, always get 1 pack more than you think you'll need.  Sleeves get lost or can become overused, so having a replacement will save you a lot of headaches.

Last bit, remember that there will be others using these sleeves, so having a couple of color options could save you some trouble when it comes time to play and you see that a few people are using 'your' sleeves.  As far as which ones to get, your favorite colors of course   Let your deck reflect you, and then if you really want to get crazy with your sleeves someday, some companies like Fantasy Flight Games have 'art' sleeves (Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and any number of other things).  That could be used to make your decks more personal, but they are a bit more expensive.

Conversion is changing either an evil character into a hero, or a hero into and evil character, or changing the brigade of a character though the first is the most common.

If you want a more info, check "convert" in the REG: http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/downloads/REG_PDF_v1.0.2.pdf

I believe it is also covered in the 10th anniversary rulebook.

Also, demons and angels inherently cannot be converted unless the card specifically states that it can target a demon or angel, like Angelic Rebellion.

1. Anytime, except during the resolution of another card's special ability.

2. Banding takes place instantly, but if a card has multiple special abilities banding generally happens after the other abilities. You may only band to 1 qualifying character per band ability unless it specifies additional ones, but if the character you band in also has a band ability you can end up with a banding chain. There is no limit on the number of characters you can have in battle via band abilities.

3. Yup.

2: banding simply adds a character to battle. And when a character is added to battle, it's special ability ability activates, so if it has a band ability, it can add another character.

Both of those identifiers are implied by the cards themselves - Arianna because it's a name, and Gideon because he's Warrior-Class (which I believe implies fought in an early battle for human characters).

But yes, you should use the identifiers listed on the wiki - or double check here or in the REG if it seems weird.  A lot of the older cards have no identifiers printed on them, since that didn't start until Kings.

I cannot use the wiki for every card in mid-game, so during games I will have to use common sense and the printed identifiers.

Honestly the best way to approach it   There are few cards you might still question after applying general common-sense questions and answers.

However, just noting that WC does not automatically mean "fought in an earthly battle."  Levi and Simeon were both in the same 'fight' and took up arms (the former is WC), but it wasn't an actual battle.  People killing each other does not always mean 'battle' and in this is one such case.  Generally a good way to look for it, though.

Also know that some of these more obscure listings come from a very tiny percentage of the cards referencing them; it shouldn't be a terribly important issue in most games.

It's a fortress. When they were first released, they were a type of site, hence fortress site. But since then the "site" part has been dropped.

Is this another printing error I should disregard? When does this "Site Phase" occur? http://redemption.wikia.com/wiki/Storehouse_(Pa)

Thanks!

Another question! This one worries me a bit.
As alot of you know, I will be attending a Redemption Tournament in September.
I will be bringing a Type I Deck with me, but I noticed that under the "Types Of Tournaments" section on the website, it says this about Type I:

"A couple major rules is one card with special abilities per 50 cards"

Does that mean only ONE card with an ability? That's crazy! Could someone shed some light on this? Thanks.

One copy of hr same card with a pecial ability. if it doesnt have a special ability. so only one dragon raid, but you van have as many Babylon sites as you have lost souls.

It would be 3 of your turns, and on the 3rd turn, they would return. So when they are set aside, you would put 3 counters on them. Each upkeep phase, right after you draw, you would remove a counter. When there are no counters left, you return them to territory.

Thank you! That answered my question spot-on!

I assume this is one of the Fortress-Sites mentioned a few posts back? Before the Fortress Icon was introduced?

Yes, that was one of three that I mentioned earlier.

I play it just like a fortress, right?

You are correct. 

So you lose the Rescue attempt with Lazarus, you search your discard pile for a good convert enhancement.  If you have one great, add it to hand, if not discard Lazarus and begin a new rescue attempt with another Hero.

Okay thanks! Also, with Thirty Pieces of Silver, when does the ability activate? When I choose it to? Or when the artifact activates? Could someone explain the card a bit more? Thanks so much

The play as pretty much covers this one for you:

Regardless of battle outcome Hero is discarded. David's Harp has no effect. May be used twice. Errata/Play As: Regardless of battle outcome, discard one Hero in play at the end of battle that you blocked. Negate David's Harp. May be used once per battle and twice per game.

I do think it need to be worded a little bit different.  It is basically if you are attacked, one of the heroes that attacked you can be discarded.  But there is a clarification as well:  If you are attacked and you use something like Korah's Rebellion, Wrath of Satan or anything to kills/gets rid of the hero, then you still use a turn on this even though you didn't discard a hero with it.  So basically it can be active for two turns that you are attacked.

Hey everyone, I'm in need of ruling help once again.

Say I play Pharoah (H) into my territory, and then my opponent plays Pharoah (H). But Pharoah is Unique, so what happens? Does play continue as usual? If not, then what happens?

Thanks!!

can there also not be multiple unique characters in one battle owned and controlled by separate players in multi?

But what if Saul was having a crisis of conscience?