I think if we judge by probable intent, #1 is by far the most likely.
Number 1 that Rabit listed is what I think is correct but I certainly wouldn't mind a ruling regarding number 3
Either way we have some problems. Either for cards like "By Any Means" which would put a construct back in its deck, or for cards like Fumbling Fool which discard cards out of the deck.
By Any Means doesn't return cards to their decks - that's No Executions. By Any Means is the damage buff.
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I have no idea how I typed that. Yes, I meant No Executions. I mix up By Any Means and Kill on Sight all the time, but this is a new one for me.
I would assume that, if you stuck such on one of the constructs, it would have no effect. Just like how playing an ammo card with no guns for Expatriette sends the card straight into the trash, because its an invalid play.
Speaking of Expatriette…I assume the Constructs would remain Hero targets, as they came from a Hero…err, pile of cards…and she wouldn’t shoot them all with her Hair-Trigger Reflexes.
They are still hero cards and targets as they still are cards from a hero deck.
Bwahahahaha!
…I mean, I agree, but it’s hard to explain why without using that pesky “D” word this thread is about.
Very true it's just that all cards in this game come from some deck no matter what state they are in.
Also, if I recall correctly, Hairtrigger Reflexes has a MAY in it. You don't NEED to target them.