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Old 11-27-2009, 11:15 AM   #15
Rocket Man
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Default Re: Role of archers in low-tech parties?

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Originally Posted by Kale View Post
That's a good plan as long as the enemy doesn't have any archers. Your guy can't dodge very well if he's sitting in a tree! On the other hand the branches and leaves might count as light concealment, and if he has camouflage they might not spot him for a couple shots.
Especially since there's no flash of light or hint of smoke to mark his position, as there might be with a firearm.
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