V9: Range

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Range

Range indicates the maximum distance at which an ability can be successfully cast. Targets must be within this range at the completion of the incantation.

The different ranges are:

• 5ft / 20ft: Most abilities fall into one of these two ranges.
  • They have a maximum range as indicated, in feet.
  • This range is measured loosely from the core of the caster to the core of the target. Extending limbs will not bring you or your target closer together.
  • Range measurements are inclusive. Being exactly 20ft away from a caster is IN range of a 20ft ability.
  • Ranged casting should not require a third-party observer or measuring device to resolve. Players are expected to familiarize themselves with these distances to better judge ranges quickly mid-combat. When in doubt, just do your best, act in good faith.
  • Abilities with 20ft ranges can be cast on anyone unless specifically indicated otherwise.
  • Abilities with 5ft ranges will always include who it can target - in the form of (Other), (Any), or (Self).
    • Abilities with a range of "5ft (Any)" can be cast on anyone.
    • Abilities with a range of "5ft (Other)" can only be cast on other players. They cannot be cast on oneself.
    
    
• Self: Abilities with a range of "5ft (Self)" or just "Self" can only be cast on oneself.


• Strike: Abilities with a range of Strike require their target to be struck by a specific material component to impart its effects.
  • Abilities with a range of Strike do not need to identify targets when casting.
  • The strike can be made from any distance as long as it is a valid strike. For example, a spellball can affect a target 500ft away if the caster is able to throw it that far.
  • The exact component required will be listed under the Material Components section of the ability.
  
  
• Unlimited: These abilities have no maximum range, however they typically have some sort of prerequisite or limit to restrict who they can actually target.

See "Casting" to learn how range plays a part in casting abilities.