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BobbySandles

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Archery in Adventure mode
« on: November 23, 2012, 01:31:29 pm »
Hey everyone,
just want to ask if anyone has had any trouble starting with archery on a adventure mode character, it seems every time I try to make one and start him up, I talk to the guy and get a quest. He sends me to a vampire and once I reach the lair and spark up the encounter, I press F line up the shot and then fire at him, next thing I know a couple of seconds pass, I CANNOT do anything here, I just watch as he aproaches me, gets about seven or eight hits in without my character making any known attempt to block or dodge him and when I regain control, Im nothing more than a useless wreck on the floor. No idea if this is a bug or im doing something wrong, can someone help?
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2012, 03:05:39 pm »
You need a few turns to reload.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2012, 04:08:47 pm »
Throw the arrows at him!  I have never played a (primarily) ranged character in adventurer, I supoose I can't help you.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2012, 06:08:38 pm »
Even grand master crossbowmen take a few seconds to reload. They make better companions than adventurers IMHO.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2012, 06:16:19 pm »
I think if you were sneaking your reloading time is affected same as your speed. So near doubling an already very long re-load.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2012, 08:18:14 pm »
Yeah I also had the same problem with my first elf I tried. Reload time is terribad, and whilst it makes sense for x-bows, a skilled longbowman can draw, fire and reload in a 3-5 seconds in real life, so its a bit weird for standard bows. As noted, a Crossbowman is a great companion to have, but players should stick to throwing and melee as it stands right now.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2012, 12:21:31 pm »
You don't need a crosbow when your hands are missile launchers. Take a bunch of vomit and throw it to your enemies.
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Re: Archery in Adventure mode
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2012, 05:43:11 pm »
Quote from: eharper256 on November 23, 2012, 08:18:14 pm
Yeah I also had the same problem with my first elf I tried. Reload time is terribad, and whilst it makes sense for x-bows, a skilled longbowman can draw, fire and reload in a 3-5 seconds in real life, so its a bit weird for standard bows. As noted, a Crossbowman is a great companion to have, but players should stick to throwing and melee as it stands right now.
Unless you feel it to be too exploity. Crossbows in adventure mode are a challenge; especially more fun when you poison your bolts.
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