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I don't use crossbows in video games (self.letstalkaboutgames)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Rez to c/[email protected]
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In all the games I've played (one exception being Half-Life, but that's different) I really don't like using crossbows and avoid doing so at all costs. I don't really know why that is, but to me they don't seem to fit the setting of games like Elder Scrolls or Gothic. I love using regular bows, however. Maybe crossbows feel too modern for me? I don't really know anything about medieval weapons or when they were invented.

What about you? How do you feel about crossbows in these types of games or do you have a similar weird thing you just don't like and refuse to do in video games?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

But, but, what about the crossbow in Jedi Knight? It's so powerful!

[–] Rez 3 points 5 months ago

Never played it, but my biggest problem is with medieval fantasy type games, as I said in the post, I was fine using a crossbow in Half-Life. That said, I will not care if a crossbow is more powerful, I'll use a regular bow instead if available

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Wasn't that the weapon that fired 3 green shots at once in formation? I found it too cumbersome to be used effectively.