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Yanm wrote on 2010-08-22 23:08
I feel as though I haven't heard opinions from majority of people. I'd like to hear some more between Crossbows and Elven Short Bows for both humans and elfs. I'm still for Crossbows, but I do have to admit......Elven Short Bows are tempting. Also, now, I'm more for the Glorious enchant over the Lizard. It's harder to get, but 11 max and only a 2% difference in crit....I like xD.
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Kaeporo wrote on 2010-08-23 09:35
You waited four weeks to tell us this? :o
I now use a simple formula to determine ranged effectiveness. It's called Average Damage And Critical Total (ADACT). I reference it frequently. Quite simply,
+1 maximum damage = 0.8 ADACT
+1 minimum damage = +0.2 ADACT
+1 critical hit rate = +1
Example: Spirit crossbows @ all/40 have more than 143 ADACT. Spirit Leather Longbows have 147. Ring bows have 151. Other important factors include range (which is directly proportional to aim speed), rate of fire (which is inversely proportional to stun duration) and mobility.
What matters more to you...Campfire bonus or mobility? Decent stun or a quick refire?
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Yanm wrote on 2010-08-24 00:37
I'm still strong with the Crossbows mobility. I do still like being able to run with it. Waiting 4 weeks...Lol, I never bothered to think more about this. I know that I'm going to keep my Crossbow. But I'd still love to hear everyone else's opinion on which bow they prefer and why.
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Username wrote on 2010-08-24 01:34
As a human, i prefer Leather Long bows. Keep the enemy far, while sniping them behind my Barrier Spikes.
Seems pretty handy.
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Yanm wrote on 2010-08-24 18:55
Quote from Username;135389:
As a human, i prefer Leather Long bows. Keep the enemy far, while sniping them behind my Barrier Spikes.
Seems pretty handy.
Again, this topic is about Crossbows and Elven Short Bows. Also, have you ever tried the Long Bow? It works much better than a LLB once you have the dex for it.