I was supposed to be an archer!

[LunaXJJ]

Only problem I've had as an archer is, why can't you hit a blacksmith to make arrows?

One ingot = 10 or 20 arrows of the same type of metal? Why not?

Yeah I was wondering why they weren't in there.

[Evil-i]

My problem with archery is just that I suck at it. I have an utterly impossible time aiming. Dragons? Forget it; I'd rather hack them when they land on the ground. If I could find some easy targets to pick off it might be more enjoyable as I level up.

...or I can just stick to running in and bashing people over the head. Avron like!

Avron, try adjusting your X and Y axis sensitivity downwards a bit. I find the default settings a bit too fast and twitchy for effective and steady archery aiming. The downside is that your movement/maneuver speed will be slowed a bit during melee combat, making you seem less "agile". But once you're used to it, it doesn't really take away from melee too much.

[azuarc]

i messed up that quote! sorry about that!

There is an edit button, btw. Just sayin, since I'm sure a mod will comment on your double posting.


And now that you mention, I do very vaguely remember sneaking past the bear in the tutorial. VERY vaguely. I did the tutorial once three weeks ago. I haven't started a second character yet because I know as soon as I do, all I will do is start new characters.

[Avron the S'wit]

My problem with archery is just that I suck at it. I have an utterly impossible time aiming. Dragons? Forget it; I'd rather hack them when they land on the ground. If I could find some easy targets to pick off it might be more enjoyable as I level up.

...or I can just stick to running in and bashing people over the head. Avron like!

Avron, try adjusting your X and Y axis sensitivity downwards a bit. I find the default settings a bit too fast and twitchy for effective and steady archery aiming. The downside is that your movement/maneuver speed will be slowed a bit during melee combat, making you seem less "agile". But once you're used to it, it doesn't really take away from melee too much.

You know, I never thought of that, but it makes a lot of sense. I'm going to try that and see if it works. Thanks for the helpful suggestion, Evil-i!

[crc de fluffy nord]

i had a archer character and played all the way through and loved it, i was alone tho because i was doing the db missions.

[The Number None]

I've never seen a lack of arrows. Every bandit I kill has like 10-15 and it only takes one arrow to take them down. I must have hundreds of five or six different arrow types, and I haven't used my sword since I finished the tutorial, 20 levels or so ago.

[azuarc]

Too many kinds of arrows imho. I don't know why Forsworn Arrows or Ancient Nord Arrows need to be different from Iron Arrows. I'd be content if there were only like 5 grades of arrow altogether. It's not like I can come close to using up any of the early arrow types that I have. By the time I deplete them, I have almost a thousand of the other ones...and my damage sucks.

[Theificka]

Yeah, I already had the mind to plan a character that uses a bow most of the time thats complemented by Illusion and Alteration, then uses Destruction and a longsword when the 'going gets tough'.

Surviving without both ranged and melee attacks is a very tough challenge for Skyrim.

The arrow system is broken? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I honestly just don't understand why Bethesda gives each "Material" it's own advantages and disadvantages beyond looks, armor, and weight. so we're not constantly trying to get to the next tier.

[Evil-i]

I like that the Arrows in Skyrim are weightless.

They hit less hard when you take one in the knee.