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Northraven · 07-14-2001, 02:32 AM

Cavern Seeker,

It seems like the math is right on that last post regarding the Heartseeker bow...although I have no idea if that particular bow allows Strength modifiers to be applied to the attack roll. I don't know if I agree with you on the whole unlimited ammo bows point. I would have to say that the Gesen Bow and Tansheron's Bow are both short bows, making them attractive to the Thief/Bard set. Also keep in mind that these bows have an essentially unlimited supply of +1 ammo, meaning that you can save inventory space by only carrying around the Really good ammo. Anyway this is all just my humble opinion, I can see where you're coming from on this point.

All this discussion has made me curious about bows in BGII myself. I've been using mostly slings and crossbows in my party, I think I will check out some of the long bows for my group. Can anybody tell me who the best NPC is with bows? (Aside from Mazzy who can only use short bows I believe).

07-14-2001, 02:32 AM	#22
Northraven Manshoon Join Date: July 13, 2001 Location: Currently a land called Weyrth... Age: 46 Posts: 195	Cavern Seeker, It seems like the math is right on that last post regarding the Heartseeker bow...although I have no idea if that particular bow allows Strength modifiers to be applied to the attack roll. I don't know if I agree with you on the whole unlimited ammo bows point. I would have to say that the Gesen Bow and Tansheron's Bow are both short bows, making them attractive to the Thief/Bard set. Also keep in mind that these bows have an essentially unlimited supply of +1 ammo, meaning that you can save inventory space by only carrying around the Really good ammo. Anyway this is all just my humble opinion, I can see where you're coming from on this point. All this discussion has made me curious about bows in BGII myself. I've been using mostly slings and crossbows in my party, I think I will check out some of the long bows for my group. Can anybody tell me who the best NPC is with bows? (Aside from Mazzy who can only use short bows I believe).