Terms

Friendly

A friendly model or unit is controlled by the same player as the model, unit, effect, or action being considered.

Enemy

An enemy model or unit is controlled by an opposing player.

Controlling player

The controlling player is the player currently controlling the model, unit, effect, or action in question.

These terms describe relationships between players and game pieces. Any gameplay effect associated with them is explained by the rule that uses the term.

Example

A player controls Unit A and Unit B, so those units are friendly to each other. A unit controlled by the opposing player is an enemy to both. If Unit A creates an effect that requires its controlling player to make a choice, the player controlling Unit A makes that choice.

Frequently asked questions

What is a friendly unit?

A unit controlled by the same player as the model, unit, effect, or action being considered.

What is an enemy unit?

A unit controlled by an opposing player.

Who is the controlling player?

The player currently controlling the relevant model, unit, effect, or action.

Do these terms create gameplay effects by themselves?

No. The rule using the term explains the effect that applies.

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