Simple RAW thread for 3.5 #31. By now, your question has probably been answered.

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Q257: When a PC wizard uses the spell fireball, and wants to put it behind the enemies as to get out of range of his allies, does he have to shoot it through the enemies? Do they have cover or does it work like the example given in the PHB (Pea sized bead) where a touch attack is needed to avoid activating prematurely?