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When can a "when you test" ability, such as Word of Glory or Gandalf's, be used?

The rulebook covers this, and forum replies agree.

  • The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth rulebook · Rulebook · Tests
  • Wakke · Community · 2019-08-31
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  • ToucanPlay · Community · 2025-08-19
  • Reshyk · Community · 2025-04-04

After the cards are revealed, in step 2 of the test, at the same moment you can spend inspiration to convert fate. Any scouting finishes before step 3, so a card prepared by a "when you test" scout can immediately be used in the same test. Such a card can be discarded for its effect at any point in this window.

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