True, but that class isn't core, and mostly this is a core comparison of bow versus sword.spartan 116 wrote:dont forget about deepwood sniper
ups your crit multiplier and threat range, drops up to 30% of concealment, safe poison use, ranged consistency
i love that class
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Siberys
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My two-weapon-fighting ranger for LG has the feat oversized twf and so weilds 2 (masterwork) cold iron longswords which, can be lethal. When the need arises he uses a swift action to activate the spell "Blades of Fire" and for that round both longswords do an additional 1d8 points of fire damage.
His bow... a +3 Dragonbone Composite (Mighty) shock longbow with disclocation (MiC). (Got the Dislocation access from the interactive at Conflict in the Vesve/Shield Lands.)
He also has a Hammersphere (AaEG) for those pesky DR problems. (Somewhat like Spiritual Weapon except that it deals 3d6 points of force damage and you need not concentrate to keep it going.) - Lasts 7 rounds.
His bow... a +3 Dragonbone Composite (Mighty) shock longbow with disclocation (MiC). (Got the Dislocation access from the interactive at Conflict in the Vesve/Shield Lands.)
He also has a Hammersphere (AaEG) for those pesky DR problems. (Somewhat like Spiritual Weapon except that it deals 3d6 points of force damage and you need not concentrate to keep it going.) - Lasts 7 rounds.
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Ok, is this balanced or unbalanced in your opinion? The point of the thread isn't showcasing, it's discussing whether ranged rules are balanced or not.Shadowfire wrote:My two-weapon-fighting ranger for LG has the feat oversized twf and so weilds 2 (masterwork) cold iron longswords which, can be lethal. When the need arises he uses a swift action to activate the spell "Blades of Fire" and for that round both longswords do an additional 1d8 points of fire damage.
His bow... a +3 Dragonbone Composite (Mighty) shock longbow with disclocation (MiC). (Got the Dislocation access from the interactive at Conflict in the Vesve/Shield Lands.)
He also has a Hammersphere (AaEG) for those pesky DR problems. (Somewhat like Spiritual Weapon except that it deals 3d6 points of force damage and you need not concentrate to keep it going.) - Lasts 7 rounds.
Listen up maggots, Mr. Popo's 'bout to teach you the pecking order.
It goes you, the dirt, the worms inside of the dirt, Popo's stool, Kami, then Popo.
~Mr. Popo, Dragonball Z Abridged
It goes you, the dirt, the worms inside of the dirt, Popo's stool, Kami, then Popo.
~Mr. Popo, Dragonball Z Abridged
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Just meant to point out that even with limitations on what can be applied (Due to limited gold), ranged can be just as good as melee. - The one problem is that unless you use a type of ammunition that has the descriptor for being both piercing and slashing, ranged (bows and crossbows) are only considered piercing.
As for a balance... that's pretty much dependent on the ehancement and combat style preference.
As for a balance... that's pretty much dependent on the ehancement and combat style preference.
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"What a piece of work is a man. How noble in reason. How infinite in faculties. In form and moving, how express and admirable. In action, how like an angel. In apprehension, how like a god!"
"What a piece of work is a man. How noble in reason. How infinite in faculties. In form and moving, how express and admirable. In action, how like an angel. In apprehension, how like a god!"
There's a slashing type of ammo, it's called Serpenttongue's Arrow, IIRC.Shadowfire wrote:Just meant to point out that even with limitations on what can be applied (Due to limited gold), ranged can be just as good as melee. - The one problem is that unless you use a type of ammunition that has the descriptor for being both piercing and slashing, ranged (bows and crossbows) are only considered piercing.
As for a balance... that's pretty much dependent on the ehancement and combat style preference.
Preference (combat style) and enhancement do not mean anything to the inherent balance of a style. If you wanted to say that you can do some neat things with either style, depending on build, equipment and tactics, then I agree.
