Bow draw weights and skill

Keampe · 06-23-2020, 09:34 PM

One thing to consider from the historical perspective is consistency. Specifically the arrows. Every arrow in your quiver is hand made out of natural materials. Now a good Fletcher will be quite consistent but there are limits that modern arrows don't have - modern arrows are very consistent. This is why TL7+ weapons are fine at no extra cost.

If you've ever shot a quiver with arrows from different manufacturers in it, you'll know what that's like. Most archers have, when they start out, myself included. :)

Seems to me that such consistent arrows should qualify for an accuracy bonus, but the rules don't reflect that. Then again, the medieval archer might just be very familiar with each arrow and know it's individual properties. You could treat that as an unfamiliarity penalty if the characters get new arrows - some time at the butts will cure the penalty.

- Shane

06-23-2020, 09:34 PM	#20
Keampe Join Date: Apr 2020	Re: Bow draw weights and skill One thing to consider from the historical perspective is consistency. Specifically the arrows. Every arrow in your quiver is hand made out of natural materials. Now a good Fletcher will be quite consistent but there are limits that modern arrows don't have - modern arrows are very consistent. This is why TL7+ weapons are fine at no extra cost. If you've ever shot a quiver with arrows from different manufacturers in it, you'll know what that's like. Most archers have, when they start out, myself included. :) Seems to me that such consistent arrows should qualify for an accuracy bonus, but the rules don't reflect that. Then again, the medieval archer might just be very familiar with each arrow and know it's individual properties. You could treat that as an unfamiliarity penalty if the characters get new arrows - some time at the butts will cure the penalty. - Shane