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Thieves Guild: Hall of Epochs - Arrow Falling Short

Discussion in 'The Elder Scrolls 1-4' started by Spellbound, May 5, 2006.

  1. Spellbound

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    With a 23 of Marksman (from the black robes of the DB) -- it appears I'm unable to hit the target. The guide states that while marksmanship does have an impact on the accuracy of the shot, "not a big one and you should be able to hit the target reliably with a low skill if you know where to aim -- the spot where the figure's hands hold the sword." I've done about 20 reloads trying to hit that spot, but the arrow keeps falling short. Anyone have problems here?
     
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    Yup. Took me about twenty reloads. Tiny target, but I got it eventually. If the spot they say isn't working, then judge where would work and adjust aim accordingly.
     
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    I usually try to aim a bit high of the target, because of the way the arrow follows a curve rather than a straight line as compared to Morrowind.

    Also, with regard to your specific problem, when I was trying to hit the target, I got a loud "thunk" sound when I did hit it on target. I tested this by using Iron Arrows beforehand, and testing with moving my crosshair higher to deliberately miss and to hit the target. I quicksaved, equipped that key arrow and when I got the sound, the door was unlocked.

    Try shooting while gradually raising your crosshair until you do hit it. And yeah...it takes a bit of patience I guess.
     
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    I finally got it. It might help if I knew how to shoot a bow or read a manual. lol :rolleyes: I finally dug out the little manual and read up on bow shooting. My little arrow was flopping out of the gate, because I wasn't HOLDING the left mouse button down to get a power shot. As soon as I did that, it got the distance and hit the target on the second try or so. (I guess the 30 reloads gave me practice on my aim! :p )
     
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    hahahaha, that's funny! :p

    But I liked that part. I'm an archer, so when I got there, it was child's play. I got it on the first try, no practice... :cool:
     
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    I got some cracked up error when I first got there that it wouldn't let me equip the arrow to shoot it at the keyhole. Reset my computer and it let me though. I bet I spent an hour in the Hall of Epochs trying to equip that arrow and thinking maybe I just wasn't on the pressure plate.
     
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