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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rackhir" data-source="post: 744973" data-attributes="member: 149">Well, first off why does a class dedicated to sniping have an ability that lets them function better in close combat? Wouldn't it make more sense to give them an ability to move locations quickly to prevent them from being engaged in HTH.Similarly, why is a sniper class built around a skill like sneak attacks when it forces them to get up close, which is generally the antithesis of sniping. Where the objective is to stay away from your target. I think the improved crit range/mulitplier + extended range on a DWS makes for a better one shot, one kill mechanisim. Perhaps you could give the class the ability to use "Hunter's Mercy" a spell that iirc guarentees a crit threat. I can't recall where it's from, maybe MotW?Finally the combination of  death shot with the banked shot ability makes me a bit uneasy, since it essentially guarentees that you can get it most of the time.Basically, it seems to be a slightly enhanced version of OoBI, which seems unnecessary. If a player wants some of the abilities, just have him take levels in OoBI and DWS. Prestige class and Archer haters aside, there aren't any balance problems until perhaps you are maxing out both classes and then everyone is so obscenely powerful I don't think it matters much.</blockquote>