Hm. Having a Ranger archer is a bit tricky as a lead character, if I remember rightly. Can only wear leather armour, yes? And an Archer in the front line of battle is not a good idea. Put a better fighter in lead position, with another fighter next, and your Archer towards the back with your Mages. He will take much less damage and DO more damage! Ok, I know he is the lead character, but you don't need him in the front line, lol! Put the tanks there, and have the brains at the back!
It is also an idea, if you want to keep him in the lead position, to go into the character screen and select the way your character will behave in combat conditions. You should choose (IMHO) the option for Fighter with ranged
weapons.
Errmmm... by the way, why have you got blood dripping from the word Pragmatism in your sig? Um. Being practical doesn't mean killing everything, you know, lol!
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[This message has been edited by Fljotsdale (edited 05-27-2001).]