Pistol Crossbow

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(15 November 2013, 18:37)Timelord Wrote: Why is throwing a teacup any more ridiculous than using a … [Pistol Crossbow]

Do you want to come and stand 20 feet away from me. You can throw 10 teacups at me and I’ll shoot 10 crossbow bolts at you? At the end of that you might have scratched me and you’ll be dead or dying.

(15 November 2013, 18:37)Timelord Wrote: A spear can reach out and touch people again and again without reloading/or not as is the case..

A spear is a melee weapon not a range weapon (unless it’s thrown in which case it can’t be used again and again, except by your opponent throwing it back at you). We’re discussing range weapons.

(15 November 2013, 18:37)Timelord Wrote: You don't seem to quite get it! It is not all about "penetration" in optimal conditions.... Why does a hammer or a brick score badly on penetration?? Why do you think they would need to penetrate? Why is "penetration" the only focus?

A hammer or brick scores badly on accuracy. You may be able to throw a brick 20 feet but you probably can’t hit a target reliably at that distance and if the target is moving by arcing in you’re probably going to miss infront or behind. Even modern artillery has this problem. A crossbow flies (nearly) straight and so a charging opponent will run up the flightpath of the bolt which is not the case for a brick.

(15 November 2013, 18:37)Timelord Wrote: BUT they are no more suitable than that stiletto heel on a stick! .

Once again pointy things on sticks are Melee weapons not range weapons.