[Ansteorra-archery] on the use of archers

[Sir Morgan Buchanan]

I've ruminated on this post since I read it, and before I really respond, 
I'd like to know if this is is a widely held belief.  I want Robin to know I 
have every respect for his opinion, but I like to hear from a larger portion 
of a group to get a representative sample rather than just take for granted 
that someone is speaking for "most" of a group.

Morgan


----- Original Message ----- 
>
> Success in a tactic isn't predicated on the kills that each individual
> potential killing shot has, but on the success of the whole attack.?
>
> Oh but if only you know how hard it is for that one simple lesson to be 
> learned!!
> ?? Most SCA fighters are basically megalomaniacs and that includes 
> archers. Trying to get an archer to shoot at an area or a mass of men is 
> met with a great deal of resistance. Archers like other fighters want to 
> have their own kills acknowledged. They want to see their arrow hit 
> someone and get credit for it. It is extremely satisfying 
> phsychologically. Shooting at a group or an area "FEELS" like you're 
> throwing an arrow away. And that arrow took time to make and money to buy 
> the materials and once it is used in a battle you can't get it back. 
> Compare that to a sword or spear shot. Once you've made the weapon you 
> have almost unlimited shots to take.
> ?? I think your views on using archers are on target but you need to look 
> more closely at the difficulties in getting the results you want.
> Again back to retirement
> Robin
>