[UA] Unknown Skills

[Rayburn, Russell E.]

This is true; some bullets will yaw within a target (and the 5.56mm is noted
for that).

OTOH, broad head hunting tips are easily added to bolts / arrows, which add
a cutting factor bullets don't have (with the singular exception of Black
Talon ammunition).

Don't forget, bows and crossbows have some serious drawbacks regardless of
the type of damage they do:
-Slow to reload.
-Ammo is very bulky, limiting the amount per person that can be carried.
-Limited range compared to even the smallest of firearm calibers.

I do like the touch of a player seeing a former tree limb sticking out of
his chest... very nice.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Harfield [mailto:harfield at tesco.net]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 5:31 PM
To: ua at lists.uchicago.edu
Subject: Re: [UA] Unknown Skills

Be sure not to forget that bullets tend to deform as they pass through their
target so a 5.56mm round is more than likely going to be a lot largetr when
exiting.  Compared to an arrow or crossbow bolt bullets are a lot nastier in
that regard.  Plus I agree that you want players awake and aware that a
couple of foot of yew is poking through them.  Adds to the ambience.

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