light woods and LOS

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  Thanks.  I used a different interpretation last time it was a consideration, but my thinking is different now.

  I think my interpretation of the second question is both easier and intuitive.  Hopefully the rules author agrees.  I think the cumulative effect of two light woods hexes to block LOS can only occur when they are at the same level as the higher unit.

  The only exception I can think of is if you're looking straight down a slope; i.e., level four unit looks down through light woods immediately adjacent at level three and more light woods again immediately adjacent at level two cannot see units immediately adjacent at level one, three hexes away and three levels below.

  Upon further reflection, I thought of two other exceptions that may apply for units separated by one level of elevation.  Note though how much more complicated things get.

1)  If both light woods are at the lower elevation they block LOS if both hexes are closer (neither equidistant) to the lower unit.

2)  If one light wood is at the higher elevation and one is at the lower elevation, the lower light woods blocks LOS if it is closer (not equidistant) to the lower unit.

  C'mon PG-HQ community, your input would be greatly appreciated.  My setup for an Elsenborn Ridge scenario depends on the answer.  If the answer is trivial please speak up.  Perhaps this has already been discussed and I didn't find it.  If the answer is not trivial this question should be generating more discussion.  Elsenborn Ridge is one of PG's most popular modules, and this question should crop up often for those using it.

P.S.  For now I'm not going to the cases where units are separated by more than one level of elevation.  We can consider those later if necessary.