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Old 04-15-2012, 02:39 AM   #18
DouglasCole
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Default Re: Why short bow instead of long bow?

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Originally Posted by vicky_molokh View Post
Didn't samurai bows (which are used from horseback) count as Long Bows for stats?
Have you seen one? It's an asymmetric bow, which is long on top and short on the bottom, just so it can be used in the open on horseback. it's very much the defining feature of the bow.

So yeah, they get longbow stats, and reduced bulk when used on horseback, but full bulk when used anywhere vertical clearance matters.
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