In the rule “Relationships”, replace “No more than twice per dynasty, each Wordsmith may change their Rival to the name of another Wordsmith, by notifying the Puzzler” with the following:
No more than twice per dynasty, as a Virtual Action each Wordsmith may change their Rival to the name of another Wordsmith
In the same rule, at the end of the first paragraph, add the following text:
At any time, as a Virtual Action a Wordsmith may set their Rival to be no Rival.
Currently, once a Wordsmith sets a Rival, there’s no way for them not to have a Rival, which might be unfair if circumstances change and that Wordsmith determines that they may do better without having any Rival.
I like the irrevocability of the mechanic, and “twice per dynasty” is a very clear phrasing. I’m curious whether this has been prompted by an inattentive player trying to change Rival for a third time.
Darknight: he/him