<p>The player chooses a new investigator and keeps playing, which isn't the case for most ancient ones.</p>

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2015-10-24T21:49:49.267Z
2015-10-24T21:49:49.267Z
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<p>When Yig awakens, one of the rule items says:</p>

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  <p>When an investigator is defeated or devoured, that player is <strong>not eliminated</strong></p>
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<p>What is the significance of this rule?  What is the non-eliminated player doing for the rest of the game?</p>

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What is the reason for investigators not being eliminated when Yig awakens?
Joey
# What is the reason for investigators not being eliminated when Yig awakens?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-10-24)

When Yig awakens, one of the rule items says:

> When an investigator is defeated or devoured, that player is **not eliminated**

What is the significance of this rule? What is the non-eliminated player doing for the rest of the game?

**Tags:** eldritch-horror, eldritch-horror-forsaken-lore


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-10-24. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

The player chooses a new investigator and keeps playing, which isn't the case for most ancient ones.


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