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Does a monster move if its movement cannot get it closer to its attack hex?

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No. A monster moves only if it can end with a shorter path to an attack hex than it had; plans use the current board and turn only. If the path around obstacles is longer in straight-line range but shorter by path, it still moves. It does not stand still simply because range grows.

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