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I disagree that the active player should get to choose, that only gives a boost to the offensive side of the game, that side is already sufficiently more powerful than the defensive side as it is. I would prefer a simple hierarchy that is independent of whose turn it is.

I said I would prefer a simple hierarchy, I did not say Hierarchy's are simple.  I just strongly dislike the notion of turn deciding who gets to decide conflicting abilities.  This puts the advantage on the rescuers side. 

Ummmmm....... not to put a damper on the defensive-minded people, but the whole idea of a Christian game is to rescue lost souls, so I think offense should have the advantage.

I would have to agree that giving priority to the turn player is logical and easy to understand for beginners.

Ummmmm....... not to put a damper on the defensive-minded people, but the whole idea of a Christian game is to rescue lost souls, so I think offense should have the advantage.

I would have to agree that giving priority to the turn player is logical and easy to understand for beginners.

If the game was more balanced I would be agreeing with you.  I think Offense should always have the edge over Defense but it already feels like pistol(defense) vs cannon(offense) most of the time already so giving more firepower to the strong side is IMO too much right now.

There's a difference between Good having the advantage over evil and Good having boomsticks while evil has bows and arrows.

edit: Instaposted put basically I think Pol put it better.

True but reality isn't a game

Balance is important to keep the game playable.