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	Specialist Games Forum - Slings- are they to good? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		While shortbows are more expensive (250% more) than slings, they have a shorter range and no special rules.
		I'd rather keep shortbows at 16", since that's their range in Warhammer (and it makes cross propogation between games easier if the rules are as consistant as possible).
		Shortbows are used in the Southlands Lizardman and goblin armys and slings are used in the skaven army.
	www.specialist-games.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2256&whichpage=2 (1794 words)

	The Camelot Herald
		Previously, they got shortbows at 5th and Dual Wield at 10th - however, since Dual Wield is a defining skill of their class, the two skills have been swapped.
		Please note that existing Mercenaries and Blademasters between 5th and 10th level will be given Dual Wield, but will retain shortbows.
		This change is the first of a couple of additions that we will be giving to the Mercenaries and Blademasters over the next few versions.
	www.camelotherald.com /more/62.php (847 words)

	AD&D Hall of Heroes
		It is one of the more ornately carved of all of the bows and has a glistening, almost irredescent appearance from the scales which cover its surface.
		Skie - Skie is a composite shortbow made from the remains of an ancient blue dragon.
		Khirsanth - Khirsanth is a composite shortbow made from the remains of an ancient fl dragon.
	www.hallofhero.com /magic/bows/display.cfm?id=82 (557 words)

	shortbows,shortbows,shortbows - DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach Forums
		Have the following set of shortbows that I would like to trade for one nice item or a couple decent things I could use.
		+1 flaming burst composite shortbow of puncturing lvl 8
		+3 weakening shortbow dwarf dc 18 lvl 8
	www.ddo.com /forums/showthread.php?t=66643 (125 words)

	Shortbow - NWNWiki
		A shortbow has a stave portion of about five feet in length.
		The shortbow was the first of such launchers to be developed, and it remains an effective weapon.
		Shortbows are listed in the shortbow blueprint category on the item palette in the toolset.
	www.nwnwiki.org /Shortbow (53 words)

	New Race
		Their weapons are made of wood, pieces of stone picked from the surface, or from sea creatures' bones.
		Their most famous weapons are shortswords made of wood lined with sharks' teeth, and their deadly shortbows.
		Both weapons do the same damage as normal shortswords and shortbows, but the Lerassi are deadly with bows.
	www.angelfire.com /nd/wanderpost/lerassi.html (695 words)

	Specialist Games Forum - Slings- are they to good? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Even if you limited the number of members of a skaven warband that could be equipped with a missile weapon and included bows and shortbows into their equipment lists, I still think most people would opt for the sling.
		Scoog, I think the reason you don't see Merc and WH warbands taking weapons expert and getting a sling is because by that point they've already spent the cash for a missile weapon and the skill allotment would be better used elsewhere.
		Sure, the sling has a slightly better range and can fire twice, but the shortbow (for the same price now) can be upgraded with poison, hunting arrows and more skills.
	www.specialist-games.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2256&whichpage=2 (3056 words)

	Codemasters forum - I just had a strangest of them all thoughts... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		You don't really get a choice between a shortbow or a longbow when you get offered a quest reward, so the simple answer is for variance.
		Obviously if you were offered a +2 elemental burst comp long, or a +2 elemental burst shortbow you would take the comp long, but how often to you get the choice...ahem, never.
		On top of that as Bilbo said, drow's are profficient with shortbows (hence the back story that they were born underground etc in the darkness, stunts growth, use of shorter bows etc), and normal elves are profficient with longbows.
	www.codemasters.co.uk /forum/showthread.php?t=140006 (422 words)

	Steve Jackson Games Forums - Elves Can't Use Bows
		The shortbow has a Min ST of 7, but the others are 10 or 11.
		I guess it's reasonable to say that not all elves use bows, and the ones who do must condition themselves to be able to use them.
		They start with shortbows and work their way up as their muscles develop.
	forums.sjgames.com /showthread.php?p=15574 (913 words)

	The Legendary Brotherhood \| Welcome To The Legendary Brotherhood Guild
		There are 2 kinds of bows: Shortbows and Longbows.
		Shortbows are known to fire arrows more quickly than Longbows, but they're mainly used for close combat.
		You can also use a Crossbow and bolts, but generally they are less effective as you become a more experienced Ranger, since they only add 6 to Ranged Attack.
	www.runeclient.com /range.htm (414 words)

	Dungeons & Dragons
		Range Increment: Any attack at less than this distance is not penalized for range, so an arrow from a shortbow (range increment 60 feet) can strike at enemies up to 59 feet away with no penalty.
		A shortbow archer firing at a target 200 feet away suffers a –6 attack penalty (because 200 feet is at least three range increments but not four increments).
		Projectile Weapons: Light crossbows, slings, heavy crossbows, shortbows, composite shortbows, longbows, composite longbows, hand crossbows, whips, and repeating crossbows are projectile weapons.
	www.wizards.com /dnd/DnD_PH_Text_Final.asp (2325 words)

	WarSeer Forums - Death Skinks! (Southlands list 2500pts) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		There's only so much room to fit those skinks in, some are going to be further back from the enemy, and if they have shortbows they can shoot.
		Besides, when moving, short bows are better than blowpipes and you can keep a respectful distance from the enemy that way.
		But a couple of shortbows would be good.
	www.warseer.com /forums/printthread.php?t=2671 (752 words)

	Specialist Games Forum - Shortbows Vs Slings Probably Redundant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The double-shot rule isn't really great, but the fact remains that slings are strictly superior if it was available to all (well beside hunting arrows, but I haven't seen a shortbow with hunter arrows yet I think).
		Maybe it's also a bit of balance; the warbands with only slings would maybe be pretty bad at ranged if their only choice was shortbows.
		But apart from using this to the max (skaven with 2 daggers and a sling and as many skaven as you can buy), I'd say slings aren't unbalanced in the game.
	www.specialist-games.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1299 (1408 words)

	Regia Anglorum - Archery
		If the pictorial evidence of the tapestry is to be taken as truthful in any way, then some of the archers had longer bows than others and the longest bows, in proportion to their users, are longbows.
		All the archers in the main panel appear to be using shortbows and this is the evidence that is often used to support the shortbow theory.
		They are also known to have sometimes used their bows from horseback as one of them is shown doing towards the end of the tapestry.
	www.regia.org /SaxonArchery.htm (3496 words)

	God Wars II - Weapons Manual
		The shortbow is the basic bow type - compact, yet effective.
		Designed to be used in both hands as a ranged weapon.
		The composite shortbow consists of a wooden core, with strips of horn glued to the belly and a strip of sinew glued to the back.
	www.godwars2.com /weapons.php?page=shortbows (112 words)

	GameBanshee Forums - View Single Post - Proficiency question
		Though I agree with all the finer points posted about shortbows, I still prefer the longbow for range.
		Take this factor and add the fact that longbows give off more damage than shortbows and the answer is simple.
		And as far as using shortbows for unlimited ammo, you just need to heed the advice given by Johnny about the quiver of plenty.
	www.gamebanshee.com /forums/57921-post10.html (145 words)

	Woodcutting, Fletching, and Firemaking Guide
		If you want to make shortbows for XP, you can, but it will slow you down since you will have to drop, bank, or sell all of them when you want to keep going.
		Directly south of the bank there is a dock, and right next to it there are a few willow trees.
		Then go over to the general store, which is basically a man on the dock right next to the trees, and sell your bows.
	www.expage.com /cardozowcffm (467 words)

	Fletching - Skill Guides - Zybez Runescape Help (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It is also a relatively easy skill, requiring few items to make bows as well as taking less time (as opposed to casting High Alchemy on steel plates, which requires 5 iron, 10 coal just to make one plate).
		To make a bow, simply use a knife with a log and create a "shortbow" or "longbow." Then take a flax plant and spin it on a spinning wheel to make a bowstring.
		For this level range you can still make bows, however in order to speed up the leveling process it is a good idea to make a few thousand steel arrows.
	www.zybez.net /skills.php?id=2 (2933 words)

	Fletching Help - ::Sal's Realm of RuneScape::
		From here I would stick with normal Longbows until Oak Longbows as they give about the same experience as an Oak shortbow, but are faster to cut and can be found closer to a bank if you're cutting.
		However, if you're cutting your own logs then even at 99 woodcut it's faster to use Yew longbows instead of Magic Shortbows, as Magic Logs are much slower to cut.
		If you decide to move on to Magic Shortbows you will need to make 7,620 of them before level 85.
	www.runescape.salmoneus.net /fletching_help.html (1075 words)

	Attack - ::Sal's Realm of RuneScape:: (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		They sprout from mithril seeds, Or Trollweiss is found during Troll Romance Quest.
		Shortbows are the fastest types of bows, and the most commonly used.
		Longbows are stronger, shoot a bit more slowly, but are most effective in long range, and you can shoot farther.
	runescape.salmoneus.net.cob-web.org:8888 /attack.html (1712 words)

	A Simple Guide
		For weapons, archers either use Longbows, Shortbows, or Crossbows.
		Shortbows, when wielded, prevent the use of a shield.
		Longbows and Shortbows fire arrows with heads made of any of the metals listed in the Knight's section.
	www.rabidcentipede.com /games/simpleguide.html (982 words)

	Final Fantasy XI :: Dreams in Vana'diel - Shortbows and longbows
		Ok, so shortbows +1 have more +ranged accuracy than +ranged attack and you can shoot more quickly.
		Longbows +1 have more +ranged attack than +ranged accuracy and there is a longer delay.
		If arrows were free, or really cheap, I'd use a shortbow.
	ffxionline.com /forums/ranger/26441-shortbows-longbows.html#post237362 (293 words)

	About Weapons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		You get no Strength bonus to damage with a projectile weapon unless it's a mighty composite shortbow or longbow.
		However, each full range increment causes a cumulative -2 penalty to the attack roll.
		A shortbow archer firing at a target 200 feet away suffers a -6 attack penalty (because 200 feet is at least three range increments but not four increments).
	realmshelps.dandello.net /stores/weapons.shtml (1548 words)

	Final Fantasy XI - Category:Archery - FFXIclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Archery is the skill involved in a simple pull and release interface.
		This skill governs the use of both shortbows and longbows.
		Shortbows have moderate damage and moderate delay, often with extra Accuracy.
	wiki.ffxiclopedia.org /Category:Archery (141 words)

	Shortbow - GuildWiki
		Shortbows have the fastest rate of fire of all bows in the game but have the penalty of short range.
		These collectors offer Shortbows in exchange for certain items.
		This page was last modified 23:12, 4 November 2006.
	gw.gamewikis.org /wiki/Short_Bow (56 words)

	Forum - Bows (and things resembling)
		Crossbows are heavier, and less mobile, more for sitting in trees/ground taking pot-shots or in walls whilst long bows are slim and are generally used for when in movement.
		or the composite recurve shortbows such as the mongols used for riding and shooting at the same time.
		While the damage is for sure different between bows and crossbows I dont think its the major factor.
	www.adellion.com /forum/showthread.php?p=18637 (226 words)

	Rune Village .::. Where RuneScapers Escape
		When you get to Level 80 Make Magic Shortbows; it gives the same Money when you High Alchemy it but the Logs are a lot more Experience.
		Reminder: The Prices of the Ingredients are keen on changing so they might not be exactly the same as they were when this Guide was written.
		Now you have two paths to follow: First, is to make Magic Shortbows and Longbows selling them to People for 5,000-10,000 Gold Pieces.
	runevillage.com /rs2SpecialReports/rs2specialFletchingforprofit.php (1443 words)

	Shortbow - DDO wiki
		A smaller wooden bow with a shorter firing distance.
		Weapons > Ranged weapons > Bows > Shortbows
		This page was last modified 16:22, March 2, 2006 by Dedridd.
	ddo.enterwiki.net /page/Shortbow (98 words)

	Build:R/any General PvE Barrage Ranger - GuildWiki
		Note that Throw Dirt has a shorter duration and can be countered with condition removal.
		Barrage recharge faster, therefore allowing you to use Shortbows and fire quickly with less downtime.
		You retain the benefits of being able to fire farther with a long-range bow.
	gw.gamewikis.org /wiki/R/any_General_PvE_Barrage_Ranger (472 words)

	Elves
		Gain a +1 racial bonus to saves against heat/fire and cold/ice based attacks.
		You have Weapon Proficiency in the following weapons: either the longsword, rapier, or elven thinblade; longbows, shortbows, composite long bows, and composite short bows.
		For each of the weapons above, you also have an attack and damage bonus of +1.
	www.roleplaynexus.com /elves.html (1007 words)

	VN Boards - @ shortbows
		I've seen the DS shortbow drop in alb, so yeah it exists.
		I have like 15 of those DS shortbows.
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