I love the idea of carrying a character's ancestors having influenced the current game and having those ancestors having been past player characters!It reminds me of Risk Legacy!
I agree with many people here that terrain is the ultimate decider in balancing ranged weapons in any game. The high ground with a ranged weapon makes all the difference!
Kudos to you man, Ill be following this as it goes through its process. Im currently doing the pre kickstarter play testing for my RPG PASTS, PERSONAS & PROPHECIES. Good luck to you mate, Ill keep an eye out on kick starter!