Res Arcana
Is the Artificer discount optional?
The designer answered this directly in a BGG reply.
- Tom Lehmann · Designer · 2019-06-18
- Res Arcana rulebook · Rulebook · Fine Points
- Zakalwe_Zwakh · Community · 2019-06-18
No, discount abilities always apply when you place an artifact. Powers that place cards are different because using them is your choice.