Re: bow and arrows

mike_in_sd_area wrote:

> Would someone be willing to tell me how to shoot arrows with a bow?  I
> have a Long Bow (x3)(+0, +0) and a quiver of Arrows (1d4).  I have
> thrown the arrows, but that seems like the wrong command.  Any added
> explanation would be welcome, including what is the meaning of x3 (I
> am hoping I can somehow shoot 3 arrows in a turn). Thanks!

First you equip the bow as your primary weapon.  Then you press 'f' and
choose the item letter in your inventory that has the arrows you wish to
fire.  The 3x or 4x means the damage that your arrows and bows do are
multiplied by 3 or 4.  You can equip the arrows as your primary weapon and
enchant your arrows up and get more damage when you fire them.  I use
Druid which has a better chance of enchant weapon and enchant armor
working.  This is a good way to destroy dragons if you get arrows of Slay
Dragons (4x damage against dragons) and enchant them up to (+20,+20) and
use a Composite Bow (4x) (+40,+40) and you can kill an AMHD in 2 shots.
This also goes for bolts (1d5) and Heavy Crossbow (4x).  It does no good
to equip the arrows and then 'f' fire the arrows as they won't do any
damage to the monster so remember to equip the bow or crossbow and 'f'
fire the arrows or bolts and watch out for arrows of Slay Dragons or bolts
of Slay Dragons as they can do some major damage to dragons.

Jerry W. Cox