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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WaterRabbit" data-source="post: 1491399" data-attributes="member: 2445">Agreed.  But one of my points is that a flying rider threatens the square right below it.  So, a flying creature that doesn't have to change elevation will not be restricted by those geometries --  all lines of approach will pass over the target’s head when extended.Using a slightly different example – A character on a horse equipped with Horseshoes of a Zephyr could attack a target just below the surface of the water with a Ride-By attack regardless geometry.  The horse will either pass by the target (4 geometries) or pass over the target (4 geometries).A lot of the problems here arise because of using a grid to determine movement.  If you allow sideslip movement – move one square left or right every 10’ without changing facing – during a charge action.  It seems to me that the intent of the various move-by feats (including spring attack) is to allow someone to take a shot at their target as they run past without receiving an attack of opportunity.  Otherwise, you would just overrun/charge your target.</blockquote>