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binksayres · 09-26-2011, 11:34 AM

I think one thing that is confusing about Portals is the idea of Line of Sight introduced in MQ2 (for example the use of the Telescope's size changing powers). Like the rules say, a portal passage can be treated like open passageways. They also make any room adjacent if they are connected to portals of the same color (or the rainbow ones). When our group plays, we consider those connections to also allow line of sight as well. Everything else going through the portal (thrown items, helpers, etc) can choose to go through the portal, why can't that line drawn through it to find LoS also be affected? It's not a monster line...is it? This one little idea makes some very interesting sight checks, especially near the end.

In any case, I guess we're looking for an "official" ruling from those that designed these systems. What was the original intention of this interaction? Does the distinction of adjacent through a pair of portals allow for line of sight between the rooms or is viewing through the portals blocked because of the swirly pattern of the portal? :)

09-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#6
binksayres Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Portals I think one thing that is confusing about Portals is the idea of Line of Sight introduced in MQ2 (for example the use of the Telescope's size changing powers). Like the rules say, a portal passage can be treated like open passageways. They also make any room adjacent if they are connected to portals of the same color (or the rainbow ones). When our group plays, we consider those connections to also allow line of sight as well. Everything else going through the portal (thrown items, helpers, etc) can choose to go through the portal, why can't that line drawn through it to find LoS also be affected? It's not a monster line...is it? This one little idea makes some very interesting sight checks, especially near the end. In any case, I guess we're looking for an "official" ruling from those that designed these systems. What was the original intention of this interaction? Does the distinction of adjacent through a pair of portals allow for line of sight between the rooms or is viewing through the portals blocked because of the swirly pattern of the portal? :)