The Crit Deck, 2 for 1, the definition of "target."

[Kaldrannath]

Gentlemen,

I need some clarification about the "2 for 1" bludgeoning critical result from the Pathfinder Crit Deck, which reads, "Double damage to target and normal damage to one adjacent target." In the case where two allies are fighting the same opponent: If one ally confirms a critical hit against their common enemy, does this mean that he/she then also damages their ally who is the only other possible target adjacent to the enemy just struck?

Or, what is the definition of "target?" Is it synonymous with "opponent?"

I would appreciate any official feedback as well any discussion. Any other threads that would point me in the right direction are welcome as well. A cursory search of these message boards and the Google oracle yielded nothing on the matter.

Thanks in advance,
Kal

[Stephen Radney-MacFarland]

Target typically means someone you want to hit. In most circumstances (except for cases when you are dominated or confused) you get to choose your target and it is typically synonymous with opponent. In this case, if you don't have a second target, you don't have to attack your ally.