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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Water Bob" data-source="post: 5626918" data-attributes="member: 92305">I haven't counted the squares, but I have drawn the scenario on a grid map (we use a cork board and tacks for tactical combat).  The Grath warrior is behind the upturned wagon, so even if the range allows (which I don't think it does), the PCs won't have a straight line on him. I think I'll be safe just running the scenario normally, rolling nish, and even if the Grath goes late in the round, he'll still be able to ready his action on the downed grandma.     The other thing I'm considering is to not be a slave to the rules (as Gygax said) and just use logic.  We'll roll nish for everybody, but we'll let the Grath start the round with his spear already readied (as if there were a round of combat before combat really starts). That's not exactly by-the-book, but it makes sense.        I have the Hot Pursuit on Foot rules, and I started out thinking I'd use them.  But then I created the chase area on a map, and those rules are a bit abstract.  I can play out the chase using the normal movement rules--I think that better fits the situation.  The players will see their marker tack move across the grid and be able to judge exact distance.</blockquote>