Does a Cosmic Zap played in the Start Turn phase still affect the player in the Planning phase?

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Accepted Answer

Yes. The designer says the rulebook puts Start Turn outside the encounter, but the engine works only if Start Turn counts as part of the first encounter, so the Zap carries into Planning.

Cosmic Encounter

Does a Cosmic Zap played in the Start Turn phase still affect the player in the Planning phase?

Cosmic Encounter

Does a Cosmic Zap played in the Start Turn phase still affect the player in the Planning phase?