When combat is initiated, CoffeeMud will instantly determine the distance between the two combatants. The initial distance will be based on the size of the room the players are in, and the maximum range of the weapon or spell used by the initiator of combat. If either combatant is in a group, the initial distance of the group members from their combatant will be based on their formation (see FORMATION) if one was specified.
During combat, if a combatant is out of range of their primary weapon, they will automatically advance towards their opponent until they are within the minimum range of their primary weapon. If a combatant has AUTOMELEE turned *off*, however, they will do the opposite -- they will not advance if they are out of range, but WILL spend actions retreating if they are too close to their opponent (outside the minimum range of their weapon). AUTOMELEE should therefore be turned on for fighters who use melee weapons and need to make sure they constantly advance, and should be turned off for mages using ranged spells, or users of ranged weapons like bows. |