Darkness Descends Timing

[Pogi_Panda]

Does Darkness Descends need to be played Round 1 regardless, or only when it is Divulged and Vader Infiltrates?

While playing a casual game, I played Darkness Descends (didn't divulge to take advantage of Reliable 2) Round 2 and my opponent said that wasn't allowed. I compromised by playing the generic 3-pip command card, but I've always wondered about that.

[Seth]

Hello,

Refer to the latest text for the Darkness Descends in the Star Wars: Legion Errata Reference. Of note, "If this card is divulged, it must be selected during round 1." If you did not divulge the card, you are not required to play it round 1, and may play it later in the game.

35 minutes ago, Pogi_Panda said:

While playing a casual game, I played Darkness Descends (didn't divulge to take advantage of Reliable 2) Round 2 and my opponent said that wasn't allowed.

Your opponent was incorrect. You may play it during round 2 (or round 1!) to gain Reliable 2 if it was not divulged.

Hope this helps,
Seth