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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ValhallaGH" data-source="post: 5011278" data-attributes="member: 41187">The LFR has a rule about this.  Ask the player of the affected character; if they grant their permission then you can use the power so that they are in the area of effect.  If they say no then you either have to either aim it differently or use a different power so that they are not targeted by your attack powers.That settles the courtesy aspect, and prevents Zeppo the Morron and his blaster wizard from actively killing other PCs (intentionally or not).Having played on both sides of this question, I say go for it if it's the best option around.  Ask, of course (no need to be rude to your fellow gamers) but go for it if it is the best option.Attacks that inflict conditions are never the best option when PCs are in the area.  Not Ever.When possible, explain the area you're going to target before / during your allies' turns so they can stay out, and possibly maneuver more targets into the area.  Sometimes (hidden enemies, teleporting enemies, etc.) that's not possible and you'll probably be singeing your team.  But better they take 8 damage from you than 6 damage from each of 6 minions (36 total).  Just try to apologize to them, in character, after the fight.</blockquote>