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I have a simple question that's driving me crazy. What do the rules consider to be an object and what isn't?
I haven't found an official definition in the rules of what an object is, or what is considered an object. Although sometimes they do say that x things are objects. If we stick to the definition that many languages give for an object, it's simple:
"A material thing that can be perceived by the senses." Therefore, everything, or almost absolutely everything, is an object. (Equipment: Armor/weapons/magic items, lakes, trees, stones, vehicles, etc.), as long as it's something material. But of course, would a planet be an object? That last point bothers me too.
I suppose it needs to be differentiated from creatures, which would be something different and wouldn't fall under the object category. (Animals, ancestries, aliens, etc.)
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In software engineering, an Object is an instance of a Class. So all of the PCs are Objects, but NPCs and monsters usually aren't.
On a more serious note, 'object' is not formally defined, so it is left up to the GM and the players to decide on using colloquial definitions.