Drawing a ranged weapon

[vhailor]

When you draw a crossbow, do you consider it loaded or not?
Do I have to spen another minor to load it?

 

[DrSpunj]

For those realists out there, a bow or crossbow I've always heard loses some of its strength the longer it's got tension on it, so they're typically stored tension free -- uncocked or with the bowstring removed.

With that in mind, IMG I'd allow a player to load their crossbow before we rolled initiative if they're expecting a fight or potential danger, but if they get ambushed or whatever they'll have to draw and then load it before firing.

My 2 coppers.

 

[Danceofmasks]

Well, in response to the OP, the answer is no.
Unless the PC specifically says they're wearing a loaded crossbow.
Which .. although possible, can have issues .. from the bolt falling out the top to accidental firing.

For the sake of convenience, I'd go with no.