Bow vs. Crossbow?

[censored] · #1 07-06-2005, 07:48 PM

What advantages does a crossow have over the standard bow & arrow? Why would someone choose a crossbow is given a choice?

Feel free to discuss ninja throwing stars as well if you feel the need to do so.

MoreWineII · #2 07-06-2005, 07:50 PM

I've always been partial to crossbows, but I can't really explain why.

And by partial, I mean I've never come close to firing either one, but if I had to pick I'd go xbow.

I did fire a slingshot once though.

Nottom · #3 07-06-2005, 07:51 PM

I think they might have more power behind them for the size, but I'm not an expert in medieval weaponry or anything.

Voltron87 · #4 07-06-2005, 07:52 PM

crossbow. duh.

stabn · #5 07-06-2005, 07:52 PM

You can keep an arrow cocked in a crossbow.

brassnuts · #6 07-06-2005, 07:53 PM

I've heard that crossbows are more powerful but less accurate. I have no idea how accurate this info is though.

thirddan · #7 07-06-2005, 07:55 PM

i would never choose a throwing star over a crossbow...but thats just me...

stabn · #8 07-06-2005, 08:01 PM

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i would never choose a throwing star over a crossbow...but thats just me...

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What about four throwing stars or one x bow and one arrow?

[censored] · #9 07-06-2005, 08:04 PM

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i would never choose a throwing star over a crossbow...but thats just me...

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You have revealed yourself to be not a ninja. We are only left to wonder how much this mistake will cost you.

The Armchair · #10 07-06-2005, 09:05 PM

Any moron can use a crossbow, but using a longbow takes actual skill.