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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updated player-guide template with last update info per Gswiki:Style guide/Player guides

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Updated player-guide template with last update info per Gswiki:Style guide/Player guides

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	\|author=Nuadjha kis'Anthri		\|author=Nuadjha kis'Anthri
	\|date=2010-02-08		\|date=2010-02-08
	\|updated=~~2020~~-05-19		\|updated=2025-01-23
	\|updateby=~~Nuadjha~~		\|updateby=Keijo
	\|topic=Archery, Fletching		\|topic=Archery, Fletching
	}}		}}

DARVEN: /* Adding Flaring Fletchings */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about fletching.

2025-01-23T06:18:55Z

Adding Flaring Fletchings: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about fletching.

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	== Upgrading Bows and Crossbows ==		== Upgrading Bows and Crossbows ==
	As of May 2020, bows and crossbows can be upgraded similarly to melee weapons. They can be enchanted (a wise move, since bow enchant adds to both AS and DS) and ~~take~~ ~~sighting~~ as ~~well~~ ~~as have~~ flares, blesses ~~(or permablessing)~~, ~~greater undead bane, rotflares, or various other~~ ~~abilities~~.		As of May 2020, bows and crossbows can be upgraded similarly to melee weapons. They can be enchanted (a wise move, since bow enchant adds to both AS and DS) and accept ensorcell, enchant, sanctification, sighting, flares, blesses, and scripts.

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	==Blessed & Flaring Ammunition==		==Blessed & Flaring Ammunition==
	You can elementally blade, BLESS, or FLETCH your arrows to add temporary abilities, from flares to the ability to hit undead to temporary AvD boosts. These various options add charges to your arrows, which are consumed at a rate of 1 per shot~~. The max number of charges is 998~~. See below for more info on FLETCHing.		You can elementally blade, BLESS, or FLETCH your arrows to add temporary abilities, from flares to the ability to hit undead to temporary AvD boosts. These various options add charges to your arrows, which are consumed at a rate of 1 per shot. See below for more info on FLETCHing.

			Ammo will take on the properties of the bow when fired if the ammo itself does not have special properties. If there is a conflict, the ammo properties have priority. For example, a flaring bow can be used with a blessed bundle to shoot undead (but not have flares). You could also use a fire flaring bundle of ammo with a cold flaring bow to hit cold immune targets.

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	=== Adding Flaring Fletchings ===		=== Adding Flaring Fletchings ===
	To add flares through fletchings, you first need the flaring fletching material. These are available primarily from the three creatures below, the rare permanent flaring fletching razors, and special-event merchant shops. Each piece of fletching material (i.e., one storm blue griffin fletching) adds 12 charges, this means that a single skin will effectively yield 48 total charges. ~~Total~~ number of charges added to a bundle of arrows has been seen up to 146,028 and the upper limit is currently unknown~~. The limit on flare charges was previously thought to be 998~~.		To add flares through fletchings, you first need the flaring fletching material. These are available primarily from the three creatures below, the rare permanent flaring fletching razors, and special-event merchant shops. Each piece of fletching material (i.e., one storm blue griffin fletching) adds 12 charges, this means that a single skin will effectively yield 48 total charges. The limit on flare charges was previously thought to be 998, but total number of charges added to a bundle of arrows has been seen up to 146,028 and the upper limit is currently unknown.

	The command is FLETCH FLETCH, with fletchings in your left hand and the arrow bundle in your right. This skill requires 200 fletching ranks.		The command is FLETCH FLETCH, with fletchings in your left hand and the arrow bundle in your right. This skill requires 200 fletching ranks.

DARVEN: /* Adding Flaring Fletchings */ Consolidated flaring information.

2025-01-23T05:59:49Z

Adding Flaring Fletchings: Consolidated flaring information.

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	=== Adding Flaring Fletchings ===		=== Adding Flaring Fletchings ===
	To add flares through fletchings, you first need the flaring fletching material. These are available primarily from the three creatures below, the rare permanent flaring fletching razors, and special-event merchant shops. Each piece of fletching material (i.e., one storm blue griffin fletching) adds 15 charges, up to ~~the~~ ~~max~~ of ~~998~~. ~~The~~ ~~command~~ is ~~FLETCH~~ ~~FLETCH,~~ ~~with~~ ~~fletchings~~ in ~~your~~ ~~left~~ ~~hand~~ and the ~~arrow~~ ~~bundle~~ in ~~your~~ ~~right~~. ~~This~~ ~~skill~~ ~~requires~~ ~~200~~ ~~fletching~~ ~~ranks~~.		To add flares through fletchings, you first need the flaring fletching material. These are available primarily from the three creatures below, the rare permanent flaring fletching razors, and special-event merchant shops. Each piece of fletching material (i.e., one storm blue griffin fletching) adds 12 charges, this means that a single skin will effectively yield 48 total charges. Total number of charges added to a bundle of arrows has been seen up to 146,028 and the upper limit is currently unknown. The limit on flare charges was previously thought to be 998.

			The command is FLETCH FLETCH, with fletchings in your left hand and the arrow bundle in your right. This skill requires 200 fletching ranks.

	The following creatures may be skinned to create flaring fletchings:		The following creatures may be skinned to create flaring fletchings:

DARVEN: /* Ranged Weapon Techniques and Combat Maneuvers */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 and ranged weapon techniques.

2025-01-23T05:37:28Z

Ranged Weapon Techniques and Combat Maneuvers: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 and ranged weapon techniques.

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	== Ranged Weapon Techniques and Combat Maneuvers ==		== Ranged Weapon Techniques and Combat Maneuvers ==
	To Be Updated

			* [[Dislodge]]: Maneuver a target, dealing moderate slashing damage. Successful attempts will place the weapon in hand. May be aimed via CMAN DISLODGE {target} {body part}. Each rank passively increases the chance that a successful ranged or thrown attack will stick. Applies [[Weakened Armament]] for (15 + (Rank * 5)) seconds.
			* [[Reactive Shot]]: This weapon technique is available upon training 10 ranks of [[Ranged Weapons]], and ranks in the technique will go up with further training. Requires attacker to have a [[Recent Evasion]]. Fire and [[Disengage]] from a target for (10 + Rank) seconds.
			* [[Pin Down]]: This weapon technique is available upon training 25 ranks of [[Ranged Weapons]], and ranks in the technique will go up with further training. Maneuver one or more targets based on [[Multi-Opponent Combat]] training. Applies [[Rooted]] to targets hit for (Rank + (Success Margin) / 6)) seconds.
			* [[Barrage]]: This weapon technique is available upon training 50 ranks of [[Ranged Weapons]], and ranks in the technique will go up with further training. Attack a target one or more times based on your [[Multi-Opponent Combat\|Multi Opponent Combat]] training. Your [[evade]] chance is modified each round by (Success Margin / 10)% with a maximum 10% modification. Upon success, you and your party gain [[Enhance (effect)\|Enhance Dexterity]] with a power of 10 for 2 minutes.
			* [[Volley]]: This weapon technique is available upon training 75 ranks of [[Ranged Weapons]], and ranks in the technique will go up with further training. Deals moderate [[weapon]] Damage over Time to targets that remain in the room based on your [[Multi-Opponent Combat\|Multi Opponent Combat]] training. Damage is dealt 4 times over 16 seconds at 4 second intervals. An ammo bundle may be specified, causing any properties of that ammo to apply to targets hit. As part of the [[Player System Manager]] it also requires 1x/CM as a baseline for effectiveness. '''Roundtime / Damage Modifier Based on Weapon Size'''
			** Long bow/Heavy crossbow: 7s
			** Composite bow/Light crossbow: 6s, -5% damage
			** Short bow: 5s, -10% damage
			** Hand crossbow: 4s, -15% damage (single) / 6s, -5% damage (two)
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DARVEN: Added a Weapon Techniques and CMAN section.

2025-01-23T05:16:55Z

Added a Weapon Techniques and CMAN section.

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	With the release of enhancive items and Adventurer Guild Badges, it's become relatively easy to boost skills and stats. One is limited to a total +50 bonus to a [[skill]] and +40 bonus to a [[stat]] (+20 stat bonus). Though there are a number of ways enhancives can be useful, an archer with a low Strength bonus or, in particular, a Strength bonus only a point or three off from the next RT reduction (every +10 STR bonus) might find wearable Strength enhancives particularly useful.		With the release of enhancive items and Adventurer Guild Badges, it's become relatively easy to boost skills and stats. One is limited to a total +50 bonus to a [[skill]] and +40 bonus to a [[stat]] (+20 stat bonus). Though there are a number of ways enhancives can be useful, an archer with a low Strength bonus or, in particular, a Strength bonus only a point or three off from the next RT reduction (every +10 STR bonus) might find wearable Strength enhancives particularly useful.
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			== Ranged Weapon Techniques and Combat Maneuvers ==
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	== Upgrading Bows and Crossbows ==		== Upgrading Bows and Crossbows ==

DARVEN: Added Update changes information.

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	Nuadjha kis'Anthri, the Briar Fox		Nuadjha kis'Anthri, the Briar Fox

	Written February 2010 \| Updated May 2020</b></center>		Written February 2010 \| Updated May 2020 (Jan 2025 by Keijo)</b></center>

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

DARVEN: /* Modifying Skills and Spells */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 regarding MSTRIKE.

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Modifying Skills and Spells: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 regarding MSTRIKE.

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	A large variety of skills and spells can affect archery. Some of the basic ones are:		A large variety of skills and spells can affect archery. Some of the basic ones are:

	*[[Mstrike]]: Allows an archer to fire two or more unaimed arrows simultaneously, at one or multiple targets, using the Multi-Opponent Combat skill. Rogues and rangers are granted 0.5x phantom ranks per rank of MOC ~~(e.g~~., at 90 ranks of MOC, a ranger archer can fire focused shots at a single target, which normally requires 135 ranks of MOC). As with normal MOC, AGIDEX bonus reduces the Mstrike RT, starting with -1 second at 8 bonus and progressing each +15 afterward (e.g., 8, 23, 38).		*[[Mstrike]]: Allows an archer to fire two or more unaimed arrows simultaneously, at one or multiple targets, using the Multi-Opponent Combat skill. MoC rank thresholds, targets, and roundtimes are the same as melee. Rogues and rangers are granted 0.5x phantom ranks per rank of MOC, For rogues, this applies to crossbows and hurling weapons. For rangers, this applies to bows and crossbows. For example at 90 ranks of MOC, a ranger archer can fire focused shots at a single target, which normally requires 135 ranks of MOC. As with normal MOC, AGIDEX bonus reduces the Mstrike RT, starting with -1 second at 8 bonus and progressing each +15 afterward (e.g., 8, 23, 38). Bows have a 7/6/5 base RT. Crossbows have a 7/6 base RT.
	*[[Surge of Strength]] (combat maneuver): Helps reduce firing time by temporarily increasing STR Bonus<br>		*[[Surge of Strength]] (combat maneuver): Helps reduce firing time by temporarily increasing STR Bonus<br>
	[[Shadow Mastery]] (combat maneuver): Reduces stalking and hiding time and adds bonuses to hiding. SM will also allow a ranger using [[Camouflage (608)]] to retain some of the AS bonus when sneaking.<br>		[[Shadow Mastery]] (combat maneuver): Reduces stalking and hiding time and adds bonuses to hiding. SM will also allow a ranger using [[Camouflage (608)]] to retain some of the AS bonus when sneaking.<br>

DARVEN: /* Open Aiming vs. Sniping */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about increased effectiveness for crossbows.

2025-01-23T04:31:52Z

Open Aiming vs. Sniping: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about increased effectiveness for crossbows.

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	== Open Aiming vs. Sniping ==		== Open Aiming vs. Sniping ==
	The basic choice of an archer's existence is whether to be an open archer or a sniper. Open archers aim and fire without hiding, which has the advantage of speed but exposes the archer to injury. Snipers fire from hiding, which can add RT but also protect the archer. The open archery path requires significantly fewer [[Training point\|Training Points]], and most archers toward cap prefer it for its speed. However, some characters, whether because of their individual hunting style, level, or roleplay, do prefer to snipe. If you are planning to snipe, consider the advantages of the flat RT of crossbows.		The basic choice of an archer's existence is whether to be an open archer or a sniper. Open archers aim and fire without hiding, which has the advantage of speed but exposes the archer to injury. Snipers fire from hiding, which can add RT when using bows, but also protect the archer. The open archery path requires significantly fewer [[Training point\|Training Points]], and most archers toward cap prefer it for its speed. However, some characters, whether because of their individual hunting style, level, or roleplay, do prefer to snipe. If you are planning to snipe, consider the advantages of the flat RT of crossbows. Crossbows also receive a flat 5% bonus to remaining hidden while sniping. Two not inconsiderable advantages over and above the AS increase from kneeling.

	Sniping is one of the most effective CvC styles in the game, if that's your style. If sniping, train in as much hiding as possible, because some creatures are very perceptive, especially animals and the [[undead]]. If one is fighting an undead animal, then hiding may be very difficult. The more you train in hiding, the better your chances of staying hidden while you fire, as well.		Sniping is one of the most effective CvC styles in the game, if that's your style. If sniping, train in as much hiding as possible, because some creatures are very perceptive, especially animals and the [[undead]]. If one is fighting an undead animal, then hiding may be very difficult. The more you train in hiding, the better your chances of staying hidden while you fire, as well.

DARVEN: /* Firing Times */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about firing times for crossbows.

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Firing Times: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about firing times for crossbows.

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	===Firing Times===		===Firing Times===
	The Base [[Roundtime]] for firing a bow is modified by the character's [[Strength]] bonus, strength spells and [[enhancive]]s. For each 10 STR bonus, one second is deducted from the firing RT. One second is added to fire times when [[AIM (verb)\|aiming]] or firing from hiding. Aimed attacks from hiding thus add two seconds to RT. ~~'''Crossbows have a flat RT''' unmodified by STR, AIMing or Hiding.~~		The Base [[Roundtime]] for firing a bow is modified by the character's [[Strength]] bonus, strength spells and [[enhancive]]s. For each 10 STR bonus, one second is deducted from the firing RT. One second is added to fire times when [[AIM (verb)\|aiming]] or firing from hiding. Aimed attacks from hiding thus add two seconds to RT.

			'''Crossbows'''

			Crossbows have a flat RT, 4 seconds for light and 5 seconds for heavy, regardless of STR, aiming or hiding. If cock is used separately it takes 2 seconds and the remaining RT is used on fire. e.g., cock for 2 seconds, fire in 2 seconds for a light crossbow.

	====[[Ranged Weapons\|Bows]]====		====[[Ranged Weapons\|Bows]]====

DARVEN: /* Aiming & Sighting */ Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about aim skill increases for crossbows.

2025-01-23T04:23:16Z

Aiming & Sighting: Added information from the Archery Review 2020 about aim skill increases for crossbows.

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	By		By
	Nuadjha kis'Anthri, the Briar Fox		Nuadjha kis'Anthri, the Briar Fox

	Written February 2010 \| Updated May 2020</b></center>		Written February 2010 \| Updated May 2020</b></center>

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	ENCUMBRANCE does not affect ranged RT, nor AIMing.		ENCUMBRANCE does not affect ranged RT, nor AIMing.

			Crossbows receive an aiming skill bonus of +5 when standing and +20 when kneeling.

	Sighting is the ranged version of critical weighting. It follows the same scale as crit and damage weighting (i.e. 10 points is “heavy” sighting). Unlike critical weighting, however, sighting helps you hit your targets rather than increasing the crit rank of a wound. The total percent chance to hit a target is capped (at 75% for the eyes, for instance), but any sighting in excess of that cap will be converted to critical weighting at 50% (i.e., 2 points of sighting over the cap equal 1 point of weighting). Thus, there is always an advantage to sighting regardless of character skill.		Sighting is the ranged version of critical weighting. It follows the same scale as crit and damage weighting (i.e. 10 points is “heavy” sighting). Unlike critical weighting, however, sighting helps you hit your targets rather than increasing the crit rank of a wound. The total percent chance to hit a target is capped (at 75% for the eyes, for instance), but any sighting in excess of that cap will be converted to critical weighting at 50% (i.e., 2 points of sighting over the cap equal 1 point of weighting). Thus, there is always an advantage to sighting regardless of character skill.