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If an effect says to spend something I do not have, do I take a corruption?

The designer drew this distinction and the rulebook defines spending as optional.

  • Return to Dark Tower rulebook · Rulebook · Spending vs. Losing
  • JustinDJacobson · Designer · 2025-11-10

No. Spending is always optional, so you simply do not get the benefit. Only losing is mandatory and can cause a corruption.

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