Unable to target inanimate objects in class quests

[Raist]

You may not be properly facing the target or it is obstructed view? (should say "unable to see" the target...we've seen it give the wrong message before). There is an option to automatically face a target... separate from the auto lock on. It specifically states to auto-face a target when executing an action.

And yes, you can be out of range even on Archer. You will see the icons on the cross bar change when you move in/out of range.

[Illmaeran]

Raist,

This happens when I'm standing directly in front of the objects in what would normally be considered normal attack range for the type of class. I literally can't get any closer to the objects and can see them all quite clearly. I would totally understand if I were out of range or were trying to hit something that's been obscured somehow, but that's just not the case and that's why I'm puzzled.