Line of Fire - Revision history

Ian: See Also update.

2025-04-25T09:26:54Z

Ian: Added links.

2025-04-15T14:56:56Z

Added links.

Ian: N5 first version.

2025-03-21T15:57:04Z

N5 first version.

Ian: PDF 2.1

2023-08-15T10:53:43Z

PDF 2.1

Ian: PDF 2.1, removed old FAQ.

2023-08-15T10:16:14Z

PDF 2.1, removed old FAQ.

Ian: PDF 2.1

2023-08-15T10:14:36Z

PDF 2.1

Ian: Added 'see also' link to Visibility conditions.

2023-01-09T11:51:35Z

Added 'see also' link to Visibility conditions.

Ian: Errata

2022-12-09T10:43:49Z

Errata

Ian at 16:55, 26 March 2021

2021-03-26T16:55:17Z

Ian at 15:34, 26 March 2021

2021-03-26T15:34:04Z

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 For a Trooper to be able to draw LoF to its target, it must meet these conditions:
-* The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180˚ arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
+* The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180˚ arc, unless some [[Special Skill]] or piece of [[Equipment]] ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.
-* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's Silhouette to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or the Silhouette of any Model (friendly or enemy).
+* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's [[Silhouette]] to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or the Silhouette of any Model (friendly or enemy).
 To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
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 * Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360˚ LoF.
 * Troopers who are in [[Engaged State]] '''cannot''' draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that are not in Engaged State with them. In addition, Troopers who are in Engaged State are not affected by [[Visibility Conditions]] or by other rules affecting LoF.
 {{greybox-start | LoF: Game Aids}}
-Miniature poses and irregular scenery can make LoF hard to determine. In those cases, it is up to the players to reach an agreement. Trying to look at the target from the miniature’s point of view can be useful. To make checking LoF easier it is advised to make use of Silhouette Templates, rulers, laser pointers... to see whether anything obstructs the LoF.
+Miniature poses and irregular scenery can make LoF hard to determine. In those cases, it is up to the players to reach an agreement. Trying to look at the target from the miniature’s point of view can be useful. To make checking LoF easier it is advised to make use of [[Silhouette Template]]s, rulers, laser pointers... to see whether anything obstructs the LoF.
 {{greybox-end}}
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 ===Volume and LoF===
 {{image | name=n5/dual-volume-and-lof.jpg | style=fullborder }}
-Volume of a Miniature and use of the Silhouette Template to check the LOF.
+Volume of a Miniature and use of the [[Silhouette Template]] to check the LoF.
 ===LoF Examples===
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 Both Troopers have LoF.

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 Line of Fire (LoF) is the criterion by which players determine whether a Trooper can see its target. The Line of Fire (LoF) is an imaginary straight line that joins any point of the volume of a Model, Token, Marker or valid target to any point of the volume of another.
-Remember that the volume of a Model, Marker, or Token is determined by the value of its Silhouette [[Attribute]].
+Remember that the volume of a Model, Marker, or Token is determined by the value of its [[Silhouette]] [[Attribute]].
 In Infinity, Troopers have a Line of Fire (LoF) angle of 180&deg;, matching the front half of their base, as shown on the base of the miniatures.
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 * As long as a Trooper can draw LoF to their target, the target can draw LoF to that Trooper as well, as long as that Trooper is within the target's front 180˚ arc.
-* Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360˚ LoF all along their route.
+* Troopers that declared any Skill with the [[Movement Label]] can draw a 360˚ LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.
 * Markers do not obstruct LoF.
 * Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360˚ LoF.
-* Troopers who are in Engaged State '''cannot''' draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that are not in Engaged State with them. In addition, Troopers who are in Engaged State are not affected by Visibility Conditions or by other rules affecting LoF.
+* Troopers who are in [[Engaged State]] '''cannot''' draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that are not in Engaged State with them. In addition, Troopers who are in Engaged State are not affected by [[Visibility Conditions]] or by other rules affecting LoF.

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-{{Section-basic-rules}}
+{{n5-section-basic-rules}}
-{{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}
+Line of Fire (LoF) is the criterion by which players determine whether a Trooper can see its target. The Line of Fire (LoF) is an imaginary straight line that joins any point of the volume of a Model, Token, Marker or valid target to any point of the volume of another.
-Line of Fire '''(LoF)''' is the criterion by which players determine whether a Trooper can see its target. The Line of Fire (LoF) is an imaginary straight line that joins any point of the volume of a Model, Token, Marker or valid target to any point of the volume of another.
+Remember that the volume of a Model, Marker, or Token is determined by the value of its Silhouette [[Attribute]].
-Remember that the volume of a Model, Marker, or Token is determined by the value of its Silhouette Attribute.
+In Infinity, Troopers have a Line of Fire (LoF) angle of 180&deg;, matching the front half of their base, as shown on the base of the miniatures.
 For a Trooper to be able to draw LoF to its target, it must meet these conditions:
-* The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180&deg; arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.
-* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper’s Silhouette to any point of the target’s Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or {{erratahighlight}}the Silhouette of any Model{{erratahighlight-end}} (friendly or enemy).
+* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's Silhouette to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or the Silhouette of any Model (friendly or enemy).
+* As long as a Trooper can draw LoF to their target, the target can draw LoF to that Trooper as well, as long as that Trooper is within the target's front 180˚ arc.
-To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
+* Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360˚ LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.
 * Markers do not obstruct LoF.
-* Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360&deg; LoF.
+* Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360˚ LoF.
-* Troopers engaged in CC have a 360&deg; LoF, but only to whatever they are in Silhouette contact with. Therefore, Troopers engaged in CC cannot draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that they are not in Silhouette contact with.
+* Troopers who are in Engaged State '''cannot''' draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that are not in Engaged State with them. In addition, Troopers who are in Engaged State are not affected by Visibility Conditions or by other rules affecting LoF.
 {{greybox-start | LoF: Game Aids}}
-Miniature poses and irregular scenery can make LoF hard to determine. In those cases, it is up to the players to reach an agreement. Trying to look at the target from the miniature's point of view can be useful. To make checking LoF easier it is advised to make use of Silhouette Templates, rulers, laser pointers... to see whether anything obstructs the LoF.
+Miniature poses and irregular scenery can make LoF hard to determine. In those cases, it is up to the players to reach an agreement. Trying to look at the target from the miniature’s point of view can be useful. To make checking LoF easier it is advised to make use of Silhouette Templates, rulers, laser pointers... to see whether anything obstructs the LoF.
 {{greybox-end}}
 ===Volume and LoF===
-{{image | name=eng-volume-and-lof.jpg | style=512border }}
+{{image | name=n5/dual-volume-and-lof.jpg | style=fullborder }}
 Volume of a Miniature and use of the Silhouette Template to check the LOF.
 ===LoF Examples===
-{{image | name=eng-lof-1-1024.jpg | style=512border }}
+{{image | name=n5/dual-lof-example-1.jpg | style=fullborder }}
-The orange Trooper has no LoF, but the blue Trooper does.
+The red Trooper has no LoF, but the blue Trooper does.
-{{image | name=eng-lof-2-1024.jpg | style=512border }}
+{{image | name=n5/dual-lof-example-2.jpg | style=fullborder }}
 Both Troopers have LoF.
-{{image | name=eng-lof-3-1024.jpg | style=512border }}
+{{image | name=n5/dual-lof-example-4.jpg | style=fullborder }}
 Both Troopers have LoF.
-{{image | name=eng-lof-4-1024.jpg | style=512border }}
+{{see-also-start}}
-The blue Trooper has no LoF, but the orange Trooper does.
+[[Visibility Conditions]] can also affect Line of Fire.
+{{see-also-end}}
 [[Category:Basic Rules]]

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 {{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}
 In Infinity, Troopers have a Line of Fire (LoF) angle of 180&deg;, {{erratahighlight}}matching{{erratahighlight-end}} the front half of their base, as shown on the base of the miniatures.
 Line of Fire '''(LoF)''' is the criterion by which players determine whether a Trooper can see its target. The Line of Fire (LoF) is an imaginary straight line that joins any point of the volume of a Model, Token, Marker or valid target to any point of the volume of another.
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 For a Trooper to be able to draw LoF to its target, it must meet these conditions:
 * The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180&deg; arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.
-* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper’s Silhouette to any point of the target’s Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or {{erratahighlight}}the Silhouette of any Model{{erratahighlight-end}} (allied or enemy).
+* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper’s Silhouette to any point of the target’s Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or {{erratahighlight}}the Silhouette of any Model{{erratahighlight-end}} (friendly or enemy).
 To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
-* As long as a Trooper can draw LoF to {{erratahighlight}}their target, the target can draw LoF to that Trooper as well, as long as that Trooper is within the target’s LoF arc.{{erratahighlight-end}}
+* As long as a Trooper can draw LoF to {{erratahighlight}}their target, the target can draw LoF to that Trooper as well, as long as that Trooper{{erratahighlight-end}} is within the target’s front 180&deg; arc.
 * Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360º LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.
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 {{update-end}}
 {{original}}
 * The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180&deg; arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's Silhouette to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or {{originalhighlight}}Models{{originalhighlight-end}} (friendly or enemy).
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 To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
-* As long as any Trooper can draw LoF to {{originalhighlight}}its target, the target can draw LoF to its attacker as well, as long as the attacker is within the target's front 180&deg; arc. {{seefaq | Errata}}{{originalhighlight-end}}
+* As long as any Trooper can draw LoF to {{originalhighlight}}its target, the target can draw LoF to its attacker as well, as long as the attacker{{originalhighlight-end}} is within the target's front 180&deg; arc.
 * Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360º LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.

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	[[Visibility Conditions]] can affect Line of Fire.		[[Visibility Conditions]] can affect Line of Fire.
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−	~~== FAQs & Errata ==~~
−
−	~~{{faqbox \|~~
−	~~type = errata \|~~
−	~~title = N4 Errata \|~~
−	~~version = Removed/updated in 1.3, Nov 2022 <s>1.0, Jan 2021</s> \|~~
−	~~q = <s>[Errata] Does 'reciprocal' Line of Fire (the first exception for drawing LoF) depend on the facing of the target, and does it require you to attack the target?</s> \|~~
−	~~a = <s>As long as Trooper A can draw LoF to Trooper B, Trooper B can draw LoF to Trooper A as well, as long as Trooper A is within Trooper B's Line of Fire arc.</s> \|~~
−	~~related = [[Line of Fire]] }}~~

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:51, 9 January 2023
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	The blue Trooper has no LoF, but the orange Trooper does.		The blue Trooper has no LoF, but the orange Trooper does.
		+
		+
		+	==See Also==
		+	{{n4only}}
		+	{{c1}}
		+	Visibility Conditions
		+	{{c1end}}{{n4}}
		+	[[Visibility Conditions]] can affect Line of Fire.
		+	{{n4end}}

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 For a Trooper to be able to draw LoF to its target, it must meet these conditions:
 * The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 180&deg; arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.
-* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's Silhouette to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or Models (friendly or enemy).
+* LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper’s Silhouette to any point of the target’s Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or {{erratahighlight}}the Silhouette of any Model{{erratahighlight-end}} (allied or enemy).
 To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
+{{update | 1.3, Nov 2022}}
-* As long as any Trooper can draw LoF to its target, the target can draw LoF to its attacker as well, as long as the attacker is within the target's front 180&deg; arc. {{seefaq | Errata}}
+* As long as a Trooper can draw LoF to {{erratahighlight}}their target, the target can draw LoF to that Trooper as well, as long as that Trooper is within the target’s LoF arc.{{erratahighlight-end}}
 * Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360º LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.
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 * Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360&deg; LoF.
 * Troopers engaged in CC have a 360&deg; LoF, but only to whatever they are in Silhouette contact with. Therefore, Troopers engaged in CC cannot draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that they are not in Silhouette contact with.
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 type = errata |
 title = N4 Errata |
-version = 1.0, Jan 2021 |
+version = Removed/updated in 1.3, Nov 2022 <s>1.0, Jan 2021</s> |
-q = [Errata] Does 'reciprocal' Line of Fire (the first exception for drawing LoF) depend on the facing of the target, and does it require you to attack the target? |
+q = <s>[Errata] Does 'reciprocal' Line of Fire (the first exception for drawing LoF) depend on the facing of the target, and does it require you to attack the target?</s> |
-a = As long as Trooper A can draw LoF to Trooper B, Trooper B can draw LoF to Trooper A as well, as long as Trooper A is within Trooper B's Line of Fire arc. |
+a = <s>As long as Trooper A can draw LoF to Trooper B, Trooper B can draw LoF to Trooper A as well, as long as Trooper A is within Trooper B's Line of Fire arc.</s> |
 related = [[Line of Fire]] }}

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-In Infinity, Troopers have a Line of Fire ''(LoF)'' angle of 180&#730, that is, they can see with the front half of their base, as shown on the base of the miniatures.
+In Infinity, Troopers have a Line of Fire ''(LoF)'' angle of 180&#730;, that is, they can see with the front half of their base, as shown on the base of the miniatures.
 Line of Fire '''''(LoF)''''' is the criterion by which players determine whether a Trooper can see its target. The Line of Fire (LoF) is an imaginary straight line that joins any point of the volume of a Model, Token, Marker or valid target to any point of the volume of another.
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 For a Trooper to be able to draw LoF to its target, it must meet these conditions:
-* The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 360&#730 arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
+* The target must be totally or partially within the Trooper's front 360&#730; arc, unless some Special Skill or piece of Equipment ignores this restriction.
 * The Trooper must be able to see part of the volume of its target, with a minimum size of 3x3mm.
 * LoF can be drawn from any point of the Trooper's Silhouette to any point of the target's Silhouette without being obstructed by any pieces of scenery or Models (friendly or enemy).
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 To facilitate movement and interactions during game, we must consider the following exceptions when drawing LoF.
-* As long as any Trooper can draw LoF to its target, the target can draw LoF to its attacker as well, as long as the attacker is within the target's front 180&#730 arc. {{seefaq | Errata}}
+* As long as any Trooper can draw LoF to its target, the target can draw LoF to its attacker as well, as long as the attacker is within the target's front 180&#730; arc. {{seefaq | Errata}}
 * Troopers that declared any Skill with the Movement Label can draw a 360º LoF all along their route.
 * Troopers do not obstruct LoF all along their route.
 * Markers do not obstruct LoF.
-* Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360&#730 LoF.
+* Unless specified otherwise, Markers have a 360&#730; LoF.
-* Troopers engaged in CC have a 360&#730 LoF, but only to whatever they are in Silhouette contact with. Therefore, Troopers engaged in CC cannot draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that they are not in Silhouette contact with.
+* Troopers engaged in CC have a 360&#730; LoF, but only to whatever they are in Silhouette contact with. Therefore, Troopers engaged in CC cannot draw LoF to Troopers or game elements that they are not in Silhouette contact with.