Re: archery

[Wright Frazier <khelek@ns1.cioe.com>]

> The only reason I think it's a more viable alternative is that it already
> exists within the system, but under a different skill.  However, if the
> REALLY BIG crossbow can be cranked for range, than would it be possible to
> do so in a similar manner for the man-portable variety.  I think so.

You can't 'over crank a crossbow'.  The string is drawn back into a
holding notch and released by a trigger.  Also why crossbows rule, they
can be held with little difficulty and allow for better aiming.  You could
may be get better range for better firing angles, but how much is the
question.

> 
> I also didn't mean to state that all bow ranges should be halved, blame it
> on lack of sleep and being the most easy example to whip out.  I didn't do
> the work to consider what the ranges on the bows SHOULD BE (as I presume
> Wright did) 'cause their Wright's stuff. (any NKOTB humming/singing along
> will be greeted with an armed response).

As far as the ranges go, again, I'm not real particular if someone can
come up with better published versions than I dug up.  I do like John's
idea, but I would like to see it play tested first to see how smooth
it flows in combat.  

Wright


> 
> I think they should be cut down a bit (perhaps 20-33%) but not halved.
> 
> Example, if they're cut to 2/3 range, a 2d6 check would put them back out
> to their currently printed range.