I admit......bows are useful....there I said it!!

[Rylight]

ok so admittingly before EoF I didnt think I would really use a bow, even when I found out that they were giving sk's the ablity to use them.. anyways I am on a pvp server, and when I saw the stats on an ebony long bow (and the proc) I said to myself , "why not" so anyways I grab my little bow and head to DoF to test it out, low and behold my first hit on a grey mob is 820pts of damage, I think to myself "my thule this thing is powerful" anyways after a few more test I head to EoF for some pvp action, next thing you know I find a mystic 4 lvls lower then me, so I toss on my snare and start going crazy on him,,,, and thanks to the new changes due to patch 29, the second he heals hes in combat mode, so now he is going my same speed, yet he is still in front of me. well with my snare gone and no possible range spells that cast on the run, I whip out my longbow and proceed to hit this mystic for 400pts of damage per shot, well the little guy has to slow down to heal, so he stops for a sec, and when he gets in my range.........well lets just say he didnt last long anyways I must confess bows are a blessing (in pvp at least) there I said it. <div></div>

[Nocifer Deathblade]

<P>/sigh..  Guess I would say, "I told you so" to naysayers. I was mad for long time that SK couldn't use bow since EQ2's launch and they said NO need. Won't make any difference. blah blah. Bull-crap..   That's all.  Just glad that we got it. It's a welcome added free ranged dps to us! Now, I'll have to convince SOE to introduce crossbows then I'll be happy. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>I could pop up little over 1k damage from single arrow lol. </P><p>Message Edited by Nocifer Deathblade on <span class=date_text>11-15-2006</span> <span class=time_text>08:30 AM</span>

[Darkaren]

I always knew bows would be hella useful regardless.Not still so sure why we have them although ive heard the story about HOW we got them. Funny story really, not gonna post it here. Youll have to ask me for itHowever, the usefulness of it does not extend much past pvp and ranged fights. Who knows, maybe itll be nerfed.<div></div>

[Mistmoore-Milaga]

<div><blockquote><hr>Darkaren wrote:I always knew bows would be hella useful regardless.Who knows, maybe itll be nerfed.<div></div><hr></blockquote>It gives us more versitility. We get a chance to do some more damage when running back from a pull. It will also turn us into the ranged powerhouse of the fighter class, although that just means we aren't useless in ranged-only raids we aren't tanking.I'm not sure how they can nerf this. We either have bows or we don't, and I don't think they'll be taking them away after giving them to us. I am a little wary at all this "giving" that has been happening to our class.  SOE who giveth can taketh away.</div>

[Rylight]

honestly I think this was a way of balancing out pvp for the sk. before EOF if a scout or for that matter any class engaged us, and then decided to run, there was little we could do about it but HT them or snare them.. if our HT and snare was down all we could do is chase them and hope we catch up with them now if they try to run we can continually deal damage to them while on the move, otherwise it would almost be an alternative to the evac they just got...cough,,, changed. this is another way of making sure ppl stop being cowards and just fight for there lives <div></div>

[Diern]

Im very surprised Sony has allowed us to do decent damage with a bow. I was expecting a very horrid skill cap or something placed ala eq1. I wouldnt be surprised if this gets nerfed, but I hope not

[Graveborne]

<P>Since all fighters are using the same modifiers for auto-attack damage now, that probably includes ranged auto-attacks as well.</P>

[Nocifer Deathblade]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Diernes wrote:<BR> Im very surprised Sony has allowed us to do decent damage with a bow. I was expecting a very horrid skill cap or something placed ala eq1. I wouldnt be surprised if this gets nerfed, but I hope not<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Actually SK in EQlive got their ranged skill cap massively upgraded to 270 I think to be equal to warriors now 2 months ago. EQ2 followed that step. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P> </P> <P>Anyway, it will not be nerfed for us cuz other classes can pop 1k dmg like us now. If want to nerf bow then it'll be a nerf for everyone with bow/throwing abilities. Not good.. Massive public outcry. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P><p>Message Edited by Nocifer Deathblade on <span class=date_text>11-16-2006</span> <span class=time_text>07:47 AM</span>

[Diern]

<P>Ahh ok interesting. I havent logged onto eq1 for a couple of years now hehe.</P> <P>Even though I was one of the ones, that championed the "we dont need a bow and it doesnt really suit the nature of our class" line of thought. Now that this has changed Ill definately be using one, especially since I am on a pvp server.</P> <P>More toys ='s more fun</P>

[Beldin_]

Good thing is simply .. you can pull mobs that are farer away .. and 600-1200 damage for no mana also is not that bad <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />