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| − | + | After some basic research on crossbows, I've found that modern crossbows shoot anywhere between 200-375 feet per second (http://www.crossbowmen.com/index.htm.crossbow-power-range.html). Medieval crossbows have a lower maximum range than common modern crossbows (http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/crossbow/cross_l_v_c.html and http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/how-far-can-you-shoot-a-crossbow/) which leaves me to believe velocity of the Dwarf Fortress crossbow would be around that of a bottom-end modern crossbow. The lowest I've found is around 200 FPS. That's also the number in the SHOOT_MAXVEL token of the raws. It comes out to be a little over 136 MPH. | |
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| + | In related research, I've found an impact energy conversion tool (http://www.crossbowmen.com/index.htm.energy.html). I'll get back with some estimated damage numbers for common crossbow bolts. | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 1 June 2015
After some basic research on crossbows, I've found that modern crossbows shoot anywhere between 200-375 feet per second (http://www.crossbowmen.com/index.htm.crossbow-power-range.html). Medieval crossbows have a lower maximum range than common modern crossbows (http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/crossbow/cross_l_v_c.html and http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/how-far-can-you-shoot-a-crossbow/) which leaves me to believe velocity of the Dwarf Fortress crossbow would be around that of a bottom-end modern crossbow. The lowest I've found is around 200 FPS. That's also the number in the SHOOT_MAXVEL token of the raws. It comes out to be a little over 136 MPH.
In related research, I've found an impact energy conversion tool (http://www.crossbowmen.com/index.htm.energy.html). I'll get back with some estimated damage numbers for common crossbow bolts.
24.34.243.225 01:00, 1 June 2015 (UTC)