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===Line of Sight===
===Line of Sight===
A line of sight is the same as a Line of Effect but with the additional restriction that that it is blocked by fog, darkness, and other factors that limit normal sight (such as [[Concealment]]), and it takes a non-visual sense to go around corners.  Yes, you can trace Line of Sight around corners with senses such as hearing and smell. Combined with an attack that can trace Line of Effect around corners, this is a potent combination!  
A line of sight is the same as a Line of Effect but with the additional restriction that that it is blocked by fog, darkness, and other factors that limit normal sight (such as [[Partial Concealment]]), and it takes a non-visual sense to go around corners.  Yes, you can trace Line of Sight around corners with senses such as hearing and smell. Combined with an attack that can trace Line of Effect around corners, this is a potent combination!  


A classic example is hearing an enemy in a tavern, and casting a fireball through the window. Ouch.
A classic example is hearing an enemy in a tavern, and casting a fireball through the window. Ouch.

Latest revision as of 16:11, 12 February 2019

Line of Sight

A line of sight is the same as a Line of Effect but with the additional restriction that that it is blocked by fog, darkness, and other factors that limit normal sight (such as Partial Concealment), and it takes a non-visual sense to go around corners. Yes, you can trace Line of Sight around corners with senses such as hearing and smell. Combined with an attack that can trace Line of Effect around corners, this is a potent combination!

A classic example is hearing an enemy in a tavern, and casting a fireball through the window. Ouch.