Question about measuring range.


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My group is having some debate on measuring range (distance) for using ranged weapons. I am hoping I can get some feedback on how others handle it in their games.

A dagger has a range of 10ft. Consider the following setups:

[ ] = 5ft square
[H] = PC
[M] = Monster

Setup 1:
[H][M][ ][ ]

Setup 2:
[H][ ][M][ ]

Setup 3:
[H][ ][ ][M]

Of the above three setups, which is the one where the monster is considered 10ft away (the maximum a dagger can be thrown *without* incurring a penalty)?

Thanks for your input.

-CodeMephit

P.S. For what its worth, I personally consider setup 3 to be the farthest a dagger can be thrown *without* incurring a penalty. I get this from measuring the distance *between* the two occupied squares, but I have no idea if I am really doing it right or not.


Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

1) 5 feet away
2) 10 feet away
3) 15 feet away (-2 penalty)


What RD said.

Remember, small and medium core races (wanted to say creatures, but not all creatures are the same) have a 5ft natural reach, which allows them to attack creatures adjacent. In the same way, someone 'standing next to you' is considered within that 5ft reach.


RD and Stubs are correct. To hit someone in (2) you would need a 10' reach weapon. It's a 10 foot throw.

Dagger throwing character concepts are a b++&&. I know, I build them all the time.


Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Rulebook Subscriber

You guys are great. Thanks to RD, Stubs, and AD. Your quick responses and clear answers have helped greatly.

-CM

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