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1 November 2011, 15:45
(This post was last modified: 1 November 2011, 15:55 by Skvez.)
Crossbows are fine for hunting, the long reload time isn't an issue.
For defence the reload time means that you will probably only get one shot.
Unless there are more than one of you corssbows aren't good for defence
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I have reservations about the practicality of bows for defence; as Skvez says, they're a one shot weapon, but unlike a shotgun, they need to be very accurately aimed. Maybe they have more use as a visible deterrent than in an actual live firing situation.
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Better than a stick, knife, staff, stone or air rifle of course.
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Any range weapon is better than no range weapon but with a longbow I can fire a 'warning shot' and get another arrow re-nooked before the other party closes the gap to Melee range. With a crossbow I (probably) can't.
Anyone approaching is likely to be creeping up carefully. Firing a warning shot is likely to be necessary. Or if they're creeping up with partial cover knowing when to fire your one-shot crossbow will be a terrible decision. Knowing you can 'waste' an arrow from a longbow and still 're-load' in time to get another shot off if they charge will be a great comfort (and tactical advantage).
There is a reason why double barrel shotguns have two barrels.
How common are twin crossbows? and are they really a practical weapon or a gimmick?
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[quote='NorthernRaider' ) I'll either shoot em with my full size bow or run away,
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"he who shoots and runs away, lives to shoot another day"
Some people that prefer to be alone arent anti-social they just have no time for drama, stupidity and false people.
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forget warning shots if no white flag then so be it
to win the war, you must be willing to die
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We're back to the "do I post a no trespassing sign or not" debate.
To clearly identify your territory is to be not-grey. It marks you as a target but allows you to more justifiably shoot first.
If you are lying low then it's more than a bit harsh to shoot someone who is crossing your land for being there when they didn't know it was anyone's land. Wars start that way (as their group feels your group attacked their hunting party for no reason).
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after an event when it's a free for all as some would have it so it would be war from the start defense is the priorty otherwise sly people will take the lot and kill you
to win the war, you must be willing to die
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I think we have drifted off topic quite a bit. I see bows as a tool and want to know more. The ethics of what we kill are discussed eleswhere.
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