<p>Thematically, I think it would make sense. However page 13 of the rulebook says:</p>

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  <p>Investigators and humanoid (blue) monsters may move between spaces containing ladder markers as if they were adjacent. The spaces are considered adjacent for movement purposes only.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>...which seems to suggest that doesn't apply to fire. As I commented on your question, I'd need to see the specific wording of the Pyromaniac card. Whilst I'd probably house rule it with my group to allow it, I suspect that you cannot if you're sticking strictly to the rules.</p>

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<p>In the Blood Ties scenario (1C), there are two map tiles that are connected via a ladder token. </p>

<p>Using the <code>Pyromaniac</code> keeper action, can I spread fire to the room that is connected via the ladder?</p>

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Can you provide the wording of the Pyromaniac card please?
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Can fire spread to rooms that are connected via a ladder?
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# Can fire spread to rooms that are connected via a ladder?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-07-25)

In the Blood Ties scenario (1C), there are two map tiles that are connected via a ladder token.

Using the `Pyromaniac` keeper action, can I spread fire to the room that is connected via the ladder?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Can you provide the wording of the Pyromaniac card please?  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-08-04. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Thematically, I think it would make sense. However page 13 of the rulebook says:

> Investigators and humanoid (blue) monsters may move between spaces containing ladder markers as if they were adjacent. The spaces are considered adjacent for movement purposes only.

...which seems to suggest that doesn't apply to fire. As I commented on your question, I'd need to see the specific wording of the Pyromaniac card. Whilst I'd probably house rule it with my group to allow it, I suspect that you cannot if you're sticking strictly to the rules.


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