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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HeapThaumaturgist" data-source="post: 1836038" data-attributes="member: 12332">Hrm, I think I'd like it even more simplified than that.  As-is, even if I wanted to have some assassins in my game, there's a bit much work.I'd go with standard rules, light sources like burst effects:  Torch = 20' Light, 20' Shadow.Bare light bulb, same thing.  Shaded lamp, 15' and 15'.  Desk lamp 5' and 5'.  Then divide a handful of objects into 5' sizes.  For each 5' of height, it turns 5' of light behind it to shadow or 5' of shadow to darkness.I'd say three ratings:  Light, Shadow, DarknessUse standard Object Sizes.  Fine, Dimin. have no effect.  Small only creates shadow/dark in its own square (if applicable), Medium 5', Large 10', etc etc.Use D&D bursts with Light/Shadow in equal proportion in standard 5' sizes.I think that would be very fast, very easy.  Uses all standard terms and sizes that everybody is familiar with.  A few simple rules like Obstructions stepping light down one level, you're good to go.--fje</blockquote>