Dracorat
First Post
Hello. As per an interesting discussion that came up, I need the following questions answered as RAW as we possibly can:
When a light illuminates "out to 20 feet, with shadowy illumination to 40 feet" how do we measure that, specifically? (I have always assumed accross intersections but now cannot seem to find a supporting rule)
What about vision that operates the same way? (Darkvision)
If the light is being supplied by a spell, is that different than light supplied by mundane methods in terms of valid points of origin (quest is coming up) and in terms of measurement method?
For large and larger creatures, if the point is an intersection, which ones are valid? Here is a large creature matrix to assist the answer:
Where numbers are squares they occupy and letters are board intersections.
And if you don't measure by intersection -- does that widen the resultant light template because they are wider than a single square? (I measure by intersections myself)
Finally, how often can something change the light's point of origin in relation to themself, what type of action is it and what are the limitations? Especially when we consider conal light sources - such as bull's eye lanterns.
Thanks for all answers. Sorry for the sheer number of questions.
Here are the questions in brief format for your convenience in answering:
Light - how it's measured --
Vision - works the same? --
Intersections - which are valid? --
Widening resultant light area of effect --
Ability to move light sources --
Action to move light sources --
When a light illuminates "out to 20 feet, with shadowy illumination to 40 feet" how do we measure that, specifically? (I have always assumed accross intersections but now cannot seem to find a supporting rule)
What about vision that operates the same way? (Darkvision)
If the light is being supplied by a spell, is that different than light supplied by mundane methods in terms of valid points of origin (quest is coming up) and in terms of measurement method?
For large and larger creatures, if the point is an intersection, which ones are valid? Here is a large creature matrix to assist the answer:
Code:
A - B - C
| 1 | 2 |
D - E - F
| 3 | 4 |
G - H - I
Where numbers are squares they occupy and letters are board intersections.
And if you don't measure by intersection -- does that widen the resultant light template because they are wider than a single square? (I measure by intersections myself)
Finally, how often can something change the light's point of origin in relation to themself, what type of action is it and what are the limitations? Especially when we consider conal light sources - such as bull's eye lanterns.
Thanks for all answers. Sorry for the sheer number of questions.
Here are the questions in brief format for your convenience in answering:
Light - how it's measured --
Vision - works the same? --
Intersections - which are valid? --
Widening resultant light area of effect --
Ability to move light sources --
Action to move light sources --