Independent?

[oldthrashbarg 0]

I assume I've missed something obvious here. What does 'independent' mean in a character? Is it simply a random subtype or have I missed a rule or something?

[Eryx_UK 14]

It is just a keyword, nothing more. Fluff wise it is a character who is not affiliated to any of the factions.

[oldthrashbarg 0]

Ah, I see. Thanks very much. I don't suppose anyone can remember any effects that target 'Independent' characters, or any other functions it has? I feel like there are a lot of underused subtypes and similar in this game.

[Ephraim2 0]

Theres a few cards who's affect says "name a keyword".  I suppose you could name "independent" as the keyword.

[oldthrashbarg 0]

Ephraim said:

Theres a few cards who's affect says "name a keyword".  I suppose you could name "independent" as the keyword.

 

Hum. Yes. I suppose I was really looking for an explanation of the function of the keyword/subtype, and thereby of what it is meant to reflect in the game. I suppose you could view this as 'fluff'. I don't really see that it's to do with factions; First, the factions are pretty arbitrary anyway, as Lovecraft's 'mythology' is so vague. Second, there is always the neutral category for cards that ought to be available to everyone.

[jhaelen 98]

oldthrashbarg said:

I suppose you could view this as 'fluff'. I don't really see that it's to do with factions; First, the factions are pretty arbitrary anyway, as Lovecraft's 'mythology' is so vague. Second, there is always the neutral category for cards that ought to be available to everyone.

I think it's derived from the CoC RPG which divided Mythos creatures into several categories: Outer Gods, Elder Gods, Great Old Ones, Great Ones, Avatars, Servitor Races, Independent Races, etc.

Not all of the keywords have a game mechanic that references them, yet.

 

[PRODIGEE 0]

Hum, isn't independant a subtype (and not a keyword???)

May we'll see in a near future cards that interfers with independant characters ???

[jhaelen 98]

PRODIGEE said:

Hum, isn't independant a subtype (and not a keyword???)

You're correct of course. We've all been talking about subtypes here.