Engaged range affects shooting considerably.
Ranged attacks:
Close range - 1 difficulty die
Medium range - 2 difficulty dice
Long range - 3 difficulty dice
Extreme range - only certain weapons can reach
Engaged range: (plus opponent using brawl or melee attack gains 1 blue die)
Melee - 2 dice
Light ranged - 2 dice
Heavy ranged - 3 dice
Gunnery ranged - not allowed
Also shooting at a target ENGAGED with an ally upgrades the difficulty by one red die.
Engaged Range mechanics
Moderator: GM Fang