24-08-2009, 04:43 PM
Kousaten Wrote:I honestly prefer method A, and I'm sure there are methods to alter the speed of the damaging projectile depending on the weapon type. For instance, a crossbow bolt would generally be shot faster than an arrow. By having faster attacks with a ranged weapon, you can increase the chance of your target not being able to dodge in time--typically at slightly less damage in order to balance it out.
Having players supply their own ammunition might drive a few people batty, but there are pros and cons to everything.
The problem with method A would be PVP. Even if you speed it up, Rangers would still have a very large disadvantage. NPCs don't move nearly as much as real players and what not. As for supplying your own arrows, it's a bit more realistic. Arrows won't be expensive or anything and will only take up one slot in the inventory. And later, players would be able to craft their own arrows to use, saving even more money.