Channel Energy question...

[Dazmiuth]

If a cleric channels positive energy in a fight to heal his allies who are in melee with some baddies (let's say orcs for instance), do the orcs get healed too? They are living creatures.

[Disenchanter]

Base Channel?

Yes.

With the Selective Channeling feat, you can control that some.

[Chris Mortika]

If they're within 30' of the cleric, they'll also get healed (and dropped foes may even revive!) unless the cleric has taken the Selective Channelling feat on page 132.