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Range Measurement

Overview

Replace numeric rulers with narrative ranges. Distances display as Melee, Very Close, Close, Far, or Very Far based on configurable thresholds. range-measurement.gif

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Getting started

  1. Open Game Settings → Configure Settings → Daggerheart
  2. Enable Range Measurement
  3. Set distance thresholds for each category
  4. Use the ruler or place templates to see narrative ranges

Settings

  • Enabled toggle
  • Melee/Very Close/Close/Far/Very Far distances

Features

  • Works with ruler and templates
  • Scene-appropriate narrative display
  • GM-configurable thresholds per world
  • Grid-agnostic: works with theater-of-the-mind and grid play

Tips

  • Set Melee very low to reflect adjacent token interactions
  • Tune Close vs Far to match your table’s grid scale
  • Keep ranges broad for faster play; avoid overly granular thresholds
  • System Settings: ../data-models/system-settings.md