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Bows and Crossbows are used to fire [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows or bolts]] respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow. | Bows and Crossbows are used to fire [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows or bolts]] respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow. | ||
| − | + | *Compound bows are prohibited. | |
| − | + | *Regular Bows must have a [[V9: Glossary#Draw Weight|draw weight]] of 35lbs or less at a [[V9: Glossary#Draw Length|28” draw]]. | |
| − | + | *Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 [[V9: Glossary#Draw Weight|inch-pounds]]. | |
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<u>'''Bow & Crossbow Gameplay Rules'''</u> | <u>'''Bow & Crossbow Gameplay Rules'''</u> | ||
#Bows and Crossbows cannot be [[V9: Destroyed|destroyed]].<br><br> | #Bows and Crossbows cannot be [[V9: Destroyed|destroyed]].<br><br> | ||
| − | # | + | #The physical bow or crossbow cannot be used to [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|strike]] another player. They must be exclusively used to launch [[V9: Arrows & Bolts| Arrows & Bolts]].<br><br> |
| − | #Cannot be intentionally struck nor used to block, deflect or otherwise defend against incoming strikes | + | #Cannot be intentionally struck nor used to block, deflect or otherwise defend against incoming strikes. A certain amount of incidental contact during the chaos of live combat should be expected, however repeated or egregious disregard for this rule can result in suspension from play or loss of archery privileges. |
| − | + | #*If accidentally struck, it is treated as an [[V9: Illegal Obstructions|Illegal Obstruction]]. <br><br> | |
| − | #Bows and Crossbows cannot be [[V9: Wielded|wielded]] with any other [[V9: Equipment|equipment]] in the same hand (besides [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows and bolts]]), nor can they be held in a hand that is actively wielding another piece of equipment. | + | #Bows and Crossbows cannot be [[V9: Wielded|wielded]] with any other [[V9: Equipment|equipment]] in the same hand (besides [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows and bolts]]), nor can they be held in a hand that is actively wielding another piece of equipment. A [[V9: Shield|shield]] may be strapped to the arm as long as there is no risk of it interfering with the safe use of the bow.<br><br> |
| − | + | #Bows may not be drawn beyond 28” at any time and must be [[V9: Glossary#Half-Draw|half-drawn]] at ranges closer than 20’. Crossbows are not required to half draw.</onlyinclude><br><br> | |
| − | #Bows may not be drawn beyond 28” at any time and must be [[V9: Glossary#Half-Draw|half-drawn]] at ranges closer than 20’. Crossbows are not required to half draw | ||
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Revision as of 02:56, 25 February 2023
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Bows & Crossbows
Bows and Crossbows are used to fire arrows or bolts respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow.
- Compound bows are prohibited.
- Regular Bows must have a draw weight of 35lbs or less at a 28” draw.
- Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 inch-pounds.
Bow & Crossbow Gameplay Rules
- Bows and Crossbows cannot be destroyed.
- The physical bow or crossbow cannot be used to strike another player. They must be exclusively used to launch Arrows & Bolts.
- Cannot be intentionally struck nor used to block, deflect or otherwise defend against incoming strikes. A certain amount of incidental contact during the chaos of live combat should be expected, however repeated or egregious disregard for this rule can result in suspension from play or loss of archery privileges.
- If accidentally struck, it is treated as an Illegal Obstruction.
- If accidentally struck, it is treated as an Illegal Obstruction.
- Bows and Crossbows cannot be wielded with any other equipment in the same hand (besides arrows and bolts), nor can they be held in a hand that is actively wielding another piece of equipment. A shield may be strapped to the arm as long as there is no risk of it interfering with the safe use of the bow.
- Bows may not be drawn beyond 28” at any time and must be half-drawn at ranges closer than 20’. Crossbows are not required to half draw.
- Image Gallery
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Projectile Weapons Contact Projectiles: Small Thrown · Large Thrown · Spellball · Rocks · Javelins
Stabbing Projectiles: Javelin · Bows & Crossbows · Arrows & Bolts
General Rules
Weapons General Rules · Weapon Construction Terms · Melee Weapons · Projectile Weapons · Siege Weapons
Equipment Equipment Basics · Equipment Use Terms · Weapons · Shields · Armor · Color Code · Visual Indicators
