by Asdnart
Paul G wrote:
Except that monsters who can't attack don't get knocked out.
I don't think that this is true. The FAQ on the publisher's page contains:
When can I withdraw a monster (or ghost) from battle?
Once sent to battle in the Planning Phase, monsters and ghosts cannot be voluntarily withdrawn (for example to avoid a nasty spell), and they have to use one of their combat options, if possible. Whether they can attack or not, they return face down. (Golems and Vampires are the exceptions – Golems always return face up. Even if your Vampire cannot attack, you may decide to return it face up. (Golems and Vampires that get turned into sheep, however, lose their abilities and are knocked out.))
Once sent to battle in the Planning Phase, monsters and ghosts cannot be voluntarily withdrawn (for example to avoid a nasty spell), and they have to use one of their combat options, if possible. Whether they can attack or not, they return face down. (Golems and Vampires are the exceptions – Golems always return face up. Even if your Vampire cannot attack, you may decide to return it face up. (Golems and Vampires that get turned into sheep, however, lose their abilities and are knocked out.))
Which indicates that monsters are returned face down, even if they cannot attack, unless they are Golems or Vampires, for which an exception is made.