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<blockquote data-quote="corndemon" data-source="post: 216459" data-attributes="member: 5032"><p>I posted these originally in the general discussion forum, but I figured they belong better over here, so I tidied up the list a bit. Any other ideas?</p><p></p><p><strong>Bone Tipped Arrow</strong> : 1d4 damage, -25 range increment</p><p><em>Used mostly by primitive cultures, this arrow costs of a 3 or 4 inch long sliver of bone strapped to the end of the arrow's shaft. It's ineffective against any armor heavy than studded leather, causing armored opponents to simply ignore the attack, unless the archer takes a standard -4 called shot penalty to aim for an unprotected part of the body (if any).</em></p><p><strong>Cost</strong> : 1cp</p><p></p><p><strong>Stone Tipped Arrow</strong>: 1d6 damage, normal range</p><p><em>Also used mainly by primitve peoples, this arrow is fitted with a head made of stone chipped into a suitable shape. The major improvement from bone arrows is that this variety can be effective against heavier armors.</em></p><p><strong>Cost</strong> : 2cp</p><p></p><p><strong>Sheaf Arrow</strong> : +1 damage, otherwise normal</p><p><em>A thicker shaft and heavy head reduce the range of this arrow, but give it a higher damage potential than the standard arrow. </em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 1sp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Standard (or Bundle) Arrow</strong> : normal D20 arrow</em></p><p><em><em>Called bundle arrows because they are easily made and usually sold in large bundles, where the rest are custom made and sold in lots of 1, 2, 4 or rarely 6.</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 5cp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Flight Arrow</strong> : -1 damage, +20 range increment</em></p><p><em><em>A lighter, thinner shaft and lighter head give this arrow a longer range while sacrificing some damage potential.</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 1sp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Eagle Arrow</strong>: -2 damage, +40 range increment</em></p><p><em><em>An extremely light arrow crafted by Elven fletchers to maximize range</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 5sp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Whistling (or Screaming) Arrow</strong> : normal</em></p><p><em><em>Forces a moral check against creatures with wis of 10 or lower carved channels in the shaft caused the arrow to spin on its hirizontal axis, creating a high pitched screaming sound easily heard up to 1000 yards away</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 5sp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Flare (or Flame) Arrow</strong> : normal</em></p><p><em><em>Causes 1d4 points fire damage if target fails a DC15 fort save often used in the field by rangers and soldiers by shooting them straight up, hence the flare name.</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 1gp</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Stinger (Ceramic Hollow Tipped) Arrow</strong> : -2 damage, -20 range increment due to weight</em></p><p><em><em>May be filled acid or poison that is released on impact. these arrows always shatter on impact and cannot be reused without a Craft : Flectcher skill use, and spare arrowheads</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 1gp (does not include cost of acid or poison if used)</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Harpoon Arrow</strong> : +1 damage from weight, -30 range increment</em></p><p><em><em>Trails a 300 foot length of light but strong cord, used to reel in prey, treat as a sheaf arrow for range and damage</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 10gp including cord, 2gp alone</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Grapnel Arrow</strong> : +1 damage from weight, -50 range increment</em></p><p><em><em>Similar to the harpoon arrow above, but with a small grappling hook for a head. If used as a weapon, target must make a DC 15 fort save to remove the arrow or take an additional 1d4 damage.</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 15 gp including 300 foot cord (can hold up to 200 pounds before breaking), 8gp alone.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><strong>Frog Crotch Arrow</strong> : Not effective as a weapon, -50 range increment</em></p><p><em><em>Succesful hit allows the archer to cut ropes and cords. Used often by recon type rangers and archers involved in seige situations. The name is taken from the old 1E Oriental Adventures book, so don't blame me if it sounds a bit crude. The name is derived from the shape of the head, sort of a rounded v with the open end facing forward and sharpened along the inside edges, the arrow catches the rope and severs it.</em></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost</strong> : 1gp</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="corndemon, post: 216459, member: 5032"] I posted these originally in the general discussion forum, but I figured they belong better over here, so I tidied up the list a bit. Any other ideas? [b]Bone Tipped Arrow[/b] : 1d4 damage, -25 range increment [i]Used mostly by primitive cultures, this arrow costs of a 3 or 4 inch long sliver of bone strapped to the end of the arrow's shaft. It's ineffective against any armor heavy than studded leather, causing armored opponents to simply ignore the attack, unless the archer takes a standard -4 called shot penalty to aim for an unprotected part of the body (if any).[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 1cp [b]Stone Tipped Arrow[/b]: 1d6 damage, normal range [i]Also used mainly by primitve peoples, this arrow is fitted with a head made of stone chipped into a suitable shape. The major improvement from bone arrows is that this variety can be effective against heavier armors.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 2cp [b]Sheaf Arrow[/b] : +1 damage, otherwise normal [i]A thicker shaft and heavy head reduce the range of this arrow, but give it a higher damage potential than the standard arrow. [b]Cost[/b] : 1sp [b]Standard (or Bundle) Arrow[/b] : normal D20 arrow [i]Called bundle arrows because they are easily made and usually sold in large bundles, where the rest are custom made and sold in lots of 1, 2, 4 or rarely 6.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 5cp [b]Flight Arrow[/b] : -1 damage, +20 range increment [i]A lighter, thinner shaft and lighter head give this arrow a longer range while sacrificing some damage potential.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 1sp [b]Eagle Arrow[/b]: -2 damage, +40 range increment [i]An extremely light arrow crafted by Elven fletchers to maximize range[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 5sp [b]Whistling (or Screaming) Arrow[/b] : normal [i]Forces a moral check against creatures with wis of 10 or lower carved channels in the shaft caused the arrow to spin on its hirizontal axis, creating a high pitched screaming sound easily heard up to 1000 yards away[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 5sp [b]Flare (or Flame) Arrow[/b] : normal [i]Causes 1d4 points fire damage if target fails a DC15 fort save often used in the field by rangers and soldiers by shooting them straight up, hence the flare name.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 1gp [b]Stinger (Ceramic Hollow Tipped) Arrow[/b] : -2 damage, -20 range increment due to weight [i]May be filled acid or poison that is released on impact. these arrows always shatter on impact and cannot be reused without a Craft : Flectcher skill use, and spare arrowheads[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 1gp (does not include cost of acid or poison if used) [b]Harpoon Arrow[/b] : +1 damage from weight, -30 range increment [i]Trails a 300 foot length of light but strong cord, used to reel in prey, treat as a sheaf arrow for range and damage[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 10gp including cord, 2gp alone [b]Grapnel Arrow[/b] : +1 damage from weight, -50 range increment [i]Similar to the harpoon arrow above, but with a small grappling hook for a head. If used as a weapon, target must make a DC 15 fort save to remove the arrow or take an additional 1d4 damage.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 15 gp including 300 foot cord (can hold up to 200 pounds before breaking), 8gp alone. [b]Frog Crotch Arrow[/b] : Not effective as a weapon, -50 range increment [i]Succesful hit allows the archer to cut ropes and cords. Used often by recon type rangers and archers involved in seige situations. The name is taken from the old 1E Oriental Adventures book, so don't blame me if it sounds a bit crude. The name is derived from the shape of the head, sort of a rounded v with the open end facing forward and sharpened along the inside edges, the arrow catches the rope and severs it.[/i] [b]Cost[/b] : 1gp[/i] [/QUOTE]
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