« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2011, 03:27:07 PM »
LOS is traced from any part of a firing model's base (within its firing arc) to any part of the target's base. If a line may be drawn from base to base, then LOS exists.
The one inch firing lane is measured perpendicular to the traced line between friendly models or a friendly model and any other model or terrain that would block LOS.
The easiest way to explain is to take a length of paper that is one inch wide and however long it needs to be to reach the target. If this piece of paper may be placed in such a manner that it does not contact a friendly base while touching the firer's and the target's bases, then the direct fire shot is perfectly safe. It is the same logic that governs template weapons like the flame thrower.
Note: This measurement applies to any dimension, including whether there is obstruction in the vertical plane.
Indirect fire is different. If LOS exists, the shot may be taken over other models - friendly or not.
Speculative fire is different, still. It requires the successful use of a dedicated Forward Observer, and then must also take into account the terrain shadow (p. 54)
Does that clear it up?
« Last Edit: March 04, 2011, 03:29:04 PM by dmcgee1 »
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