Range

Range is a measure of distance at which an action or spell may take effect.

In PnP, ranges started at "Touch" and up. In DDO, a similar mechanic is employed, however, it is designed for the fast-paced combat found in this online game.

Spells which were called "Touch" range are better defined now as "Short" (5 feet, or melee combat range), whereas spells that were once "line of sight" are better called "Long" (100 feet, more like archery range).

This limitation is needed in an online environment to keep players from exploiting particular missions. It has a further importance in a multiplayer game because if the wizard was capable of plugging every enemy from twice the distance as the rest of the party, the other players might not have as much fun.