New member need help

by **EdwardSanchez** » 03 Jul 2019, 13:23

Hello!

I have a question. If I play a creature in instant speed (either by spawning tokens in instant speed or just a creature with flash) I can't seem to use it as a blocker. I have to play it as my computer opponent's main phase ends (something called Before Combat phase?), so my opponent knows that I have blockers as they assign attackers. This is not the optimal play in a normal game irl, is it? I've read the MtG rules and I don't see anything that prohibits a player from blocking with a creature spawned at instant speed in the declare blockers step. I have attached a picture to show the situation and I cannot block, it won't let me.

Is Forge wrong, or is my idea wrong?

Thanks for your help

by **friarsol** » 03 Jul 2019, 16:43

I think the answer is neither is wrong. I'm guessing what is happening is you don't have the appropriate phase indicator stopped. You want to change the Declare Attackers of your opponent from red to green by clicking on it. This tells Forge you want to stop before declare blockers, and will allow you to cast your combat tricks as appropriate.