[pnpgm] Update #83

[J Hooten]

Raban smiles. "I have tried Elven bows and found they are wonderful 
things that seem to help you pull them, but my teacher's bow was no 
stronger than I could make from wood. If I could find an Elven Boyer 
that could make one as strong as I would like, it would be a true 
miracle as anyone could pull it. Still they would be more likely to have 
the skill needed than most and the Elven magic may allow a wooden bow to 
reach such strength. I tried a ballista once, just to see how strong 
they were and found it was a bit weaker than I would like and it was 
made of steel. So I continued to work on my own crafting, and asking in 
various places when I remember too do so. I think it would take me some 
time to learn the differences to using an elven bow as well so it would 
not help right now, but I do thank you for the generous offer."
<Raban has a 'light' WSB+2 longbow now, he would like one about 3 times 
that ;) more if magical. Thats only about 300 more expertise in Boyer 
before Raban can make it, just lots of practice!>
<Rule check: Elf bows need no min strength but that does not give them a 
higher WSB, standard Elf Bow is WSB+2. And heavy elf bows are rule 
breakers since anyone could pull WSB+8 that way! Bow damage depends on 
WSB and skill, not the user strength so it is very important to use one 
as strong as you can pull. On a side note, specific skill matters and 
Elf Bow is Bow? not Longbow so greatly lowers Raban's skill.>
<Of course there is the big question... do the arrows survive being 
fired or or do they just get cut in half by the bowstring? LOL>

john haight wrote:
> "Alas, I am not a bowyer, though in time I may be able to craft some 
> sort of missile for you, but if you wish to use my bow for the time 
> being you are welcome to do so. It is of elven make and is strong and 
> supple, able to handle great strength."
>  
> OOC: Just want to make sure that I'm reading right, Elven bows don't 
> need a minimum strength but do they add the users strength modifier?