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Old 12-07-2012, 10:06 AM   #47
Peter V. Dell'Orto
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Default Re: Bow - 3 shots in less than 2 turns - In real life.

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Originally Posted by Icelander View Post
The problem is that even a very low-powered arrow could theoretically kill you, if you're unlucky enough.

The danger of punches at least correlates somewhat predictably with their power, but for sharp penetrators, it's much harder to know beforehand how dangerous they are. A dagger slash or arrow that will not even leave a bruise after being stopped by your leather coat might be lethal within 30 seconds if it hit just a couple of inches higher, severing an artery in the neck.
I suppose. But if I had armor? I'm not saying "punching and arrows are the same." I'm saying, "multiple attacks do not automatically discourage forward advancing into melee."

We know people walk into gunfire - why does a few arrows coming from one guy seem like it's going to discourage anyone?
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