Touching Question

[Krel]

Shouldn't it be harder to make a touch attack against someone on a horse? Is it harder? Just wondering.

-Kord

 

[Kae'Yoss]

I think so. He's on higher ground, that gives him a bonus (or you a penalty, I'm not sure right now, but in the end, it's the same: The chances of you hitting that guy is decreased.)

 

[shilsen]

I think so. He's on higher ground, that gives him a bonus (or you a penalty, I'm not sure right now, but in the end, it's the same: The chances of you hitting that guy is decreased.)

There's no bonus to AC for being on higher ground. There's only a +1 to hit in melee if attacking from higher ground.

It's a reasonable house rule, however.

 

[cmanos]

It is, however, easier to touch the horse....

 

[Kae'Yoss]

It is, however, easier to touch the horse....

You sound like a paladin.

 

[Infiniti2000]

It is, however, easier to touch the horse....

Not if the rider has mounted combat and a good Ride skill. Then it will likely be harder, much harder.

To the original question, it may be harder to touch the rider if the rider is using the horse as cover. If he's not using the horse as cover then it doesn't change his AC.

 

[Sejs]

Shouldn't it be harder to make a touch attack against someone on a horse?

Not particularly, no. You don't have nearly the same level of mobility when you're in the saddle as you do when you're standing on your own two feet. Just reach out and touch a leg or a hip and tada- touch attack successful.