So we were thinking about this last night, and we came upon the question...

"Can you actually Perplex yourself?"

Yes, Perplex says "any character", but also states "this character must be in LOS" (indicating that the assumption is another character). The rulebook (DC, p13) specifically states "a character may not use any power on themselves--damaging or healing", which is kind of vague. There is no FAQ ruling on Perplex, but the FAQ ruling on Probability Control specifically says "You may use Probability Control on yourself", presumably to circumvent the overarching rule on p13.

I mean, sure, everyone uses Perplex on themselves all the time and they don't think twice about it, but the rules contrdictions and pre-existing precidents indicate that either:

A) You can't Perplex yourself.

B) The FAQ should point out that you can Perplex yourself.

Anyone?

-Peter

So, there should be a "Heroclix Guide for the Perplexed" ... ar ar..

The rule says you cannot target yourself. Perplex doesn't target.

You can Perplex yourself.

Oh, and check the DC FAQ for the rulings on Perplex. We've brought up the fact that these need to be moved to the Marvel FAQ. :d

>> Oh, and check the DC FAQ for the rulings on Perplex. We've brought up the fact that these need to be moved to the Marvel FAQ. :d>>

Ahh--see, there is the answer. So it's in the DC FAQ.

Solid.

-Peter

i still think it's legal. The PAC is supposed to take precedent over the rulebook, and it says "any character". the LOS line doesn't really apply to a figure perplexing themselves because they would always have LOS to themselves.

if you really want to perplex yourself, I recommend trying to understand Elevated Blocking Terrain.

I'm always confusing myself while playing HeroClix