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rapid shot

Discussion in 'Neverwinter Nights (Classic)' started by outputrotation, Feb 20, 2003.

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    Remove all ads!
    [​IMG] you can't use rapid shot with a crossbow in this game? wtf!?
     
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    Well, naturally. Cocking and loading a crossbow is a much more involved process than drawing a bow. It's also, on heavy crossbows anyway, at least partly dependent on the mechanism of the crossbow's drawing device, and thus not susceptible to any increase in the speed of the wielder.
     
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    people can't huck fireballs at goblins either! or more realistically, you don't go in, alone, to resolve a prison riot and systematically kill every single prisoner. Or have puny weak goblins some how take over the entire academy and slaughter just about every single person in it... i think i'll go back and play icewind dale 2.
    BIS > bioware.
     
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    Realistically, a good bowmen can fire multiple arrows in 6 seconds. However, no matter how good a crossbowman is, he can only fire one bolt before having to take several seconds to lock the cord in place to then load the bolt to fire it.

    This may seem stupid, but hey, the upside is that a crossbow can cause more damage when it hits, it has a higher threat range, and has a larger range increment compared to a comparable bow (lgt xbow > s bow, hvy xbow > l bow). The bows have it over crossbows in that they can be fired faster, and the crit multiplier is higher. You have to decide what you want, speed or stopping power.
     
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    I think they are adding a new feat to the expansion which will allow the crossbow inclined to use them at a speedier rate. I'm still not clear whether the new-and-improved rate will equal rapid shot or not, though.
     
    Seyahat, Mar 9, 2003
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    I don't know where you heard that but I really doubt it will happen. You will probably just have to find crossbows that fire multiple shots like the ones found in IWD2.
     
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    [​IMG] There will be a feat for this in SoU:

    Rapid Reload

    Through constant practice and nimble fingers your moves are automatic and swift when reloading your crossbow. The character is able to reload so quickly that he gets the same number of attacks with any crossbow as he would if he was using a normal bow.

    Type of Feat: General
    Prerequisite: Base attack bonus of +2
    Use: Automatic
    Player Notes: The crossbow is a favored ranged weapon for those who wish to do more damage but somewhat clumsy in the hands of the unskilled. A crossbow expert can now match their swifter bow-using companions to devastating effect.
     
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    [​IMG] I stand corrected. But that doesn't mean I'm not happy to hear that. :D
     
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    Woah! This Rapid Reload and Zen Archery would be a great improvement to my low-dex, heavy armoured Cleric!
     
    Master of Nuhn, Mar 11, 2003
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    They would make him a fine archer... but why would you want to bother using two feats on missle weapons when clerics are such fine close fighters?
     
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    Erm. Well... heh... You make a good point.
    Clerics are quite versatile characters. This would make them even more versatile! :) And there must be a time that I need a good shot with my crossbow.
    And we have one more reason to have a high Wisdom modifier. :p
     
    Master of Nuhn, Mar 13, 2003
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