ANST - Combat archery, How?

[harry billings]

There are new leagle arrows/heads that are not listed in the Ansteorra
fighter handbook try to find a local archer that can show you some of the
new arrows. Solid fiberglass is now leagle for both bows and crossbows, but
with limmmits. Bows may use thistle missles, Baldar Blunts, Morak (penney
thumpers), and UHMW heads. Crossbows may NOT use thistle missles, but may
use the others. This list is inclusive at this time. If you do not know how
to make or what UHMW is find some one that is using them so you do it right.
You can NOT use plywood or other wood on fiberglass shafts.
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><<<<  How do you get started?>>>>>
>
>Well, first read in the Ansteorra fighters handbook all the rules and
>regulations over both heavy fighting and combat archery.  Since you will be
>required to armor to heavy standards, its best you know what they are.  The
>handbook will also tell you the correct weights and draws for your
>bow/crossbows, and what kind of arrows/bolts are permitted in this kingdom.
>If you have any further questions, please contact your local archery marshel
>or the kingdom archery marshel, they will be able to answer you properly.
>These folks will also be able to assist you in getting your armor and
>equipment together...
>
><<<<What do you consider a combat archers duties?  Who do you suggest I shoot
>first?>>>>>>
>
>This answer will vary depending on who you ask.  My objective differ than alot
>of archers I know.  The order of my targets are: Kings-generals(those who seem
>to be in charge), HOT spearmen/glaves men. knights, archers and then anyone in
>a pretty,bright surcoat or gleaming armor..  I like to get those guys just for
>the fun of it.  A Good spearmen will do more damage to your front line than
>all those knights standing behind the shield wall, so go for them. Time your
>shoots with thier attacks, They have to come out from behind the shield wall
>to throw an effective shot.

In castle battles try to hit siege enginer crews.

>    Some comanders will tell you to take out the enemy archers first, Well
>this is a great ideal, except I'm not good at "archers duals".  I usually
>leave this duty to people who can shoot better than I.
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Archer duals suck!

><<<How do you feel about volley fire?  Is it effective?>>>>>>

No additional coments
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><<< How many fighters do you think should be assigned to each archer to
>protect them?>>>>>>>>

Given the same protection as any other key element (ie spear) in that unit.

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>I hope this will help some of you new "budding" archers out some.  There are
>many other combat archers on this list that I'm sure will put in thier 2 cents
>worth if asked..(or even if not <LOL>)
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Plachoya Sobaka a humble archer in Ravens Fort, Kingdom of Ansteorra

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