Re: Countering archers and bows?
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Originally Posted by gruundehn
Question about the setting. If you are running a swashbuckler, why are you facing archers? Historically the swashbuckler came into being as firearms reduced the usefulness of armor, so a pointy stick was more effective against an opponent. Your ranged opponents should be firing muskets or something similar - firing two or three times a minute - 60 rounds. Plenty of time to go at them and force them to flee, leaving their weapons behind or to force them to fight with melee weapons to your advantage.
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Because many campaigns are not historical.
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