Question on Strikers

[Arawaen]

If I want to create a creature with a tail striker (ala spiderman's scorpion) does that require the Long enhancement?

[jahn]

If you want the tail be able to hit anyone farther than C range then you need the Long enhancement. Note that the wording of Long implies that a Striker has extra range if your Size Modifier is > 0, same as for other melee weapons.

[naloth]

Originally Posted by Arawaen

If I want to create a creature with a tail striker (ala spiderman's scorpion) does that require the Long enhancement?

It doesn't require it, though I would suggest getting Long so you can attack foes a yard or 2 away. My rule of thumb is that any striker that has a range no longer than your punch or kick range doesn't require Long. How it gets there (looping over your back, whatever) is a cosmetic effect.