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Hello. While there are several responses in this thread Snap Shot, Imp Snap Shot, Flanking, Sneak Attack in the Rules Questions forum from back in Sep 2012, there are no official responses from anyone at Paizo (as far as I can tell). Therefore, I am looking for official clarification of the following:
Assume my rogue (or any other class character) has Snap Shot (Feat), Improved Snap Shot, Weapon Focus (Longbow) and is within 15 feet of an enemy. My ally is on the direct opposite side of that same enemy in the adjacent square and able to perform actions. The enemy has already acted at least once within the current combat and is not under any detrimental effects otherwise.
A: Would I (rogue at 15') threaten that enemy and therefore provide flanking for my ally (who would therefore get the +2 to Hit with melee attacks)?
B: Would I gain the benefit of that enemy being flanked due to my ally threatening him from the opposite side?
C: Would I therefore be able to deal Sneak Attack damage to that enemy with a ranged longbow attack?
I already realize that because I am not using a melee attack, I would not get a bonus of +2 to Hit because of flanking (if it applies).
I would greatly appreciate if I could get an official ruling on this question from Pathfinder Society / Paizo staff, before I waste multiple sessions playing a character who I believe will be able to do one thing and then come to find out he's subpar at best.
Also, if I am unable to deal sneak attack damage using this chain of feats, is there any way that I can with my longbow?