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Message: <blockquote data-quote="keterys" data-source="post: 5977237" data-attributes="member: 43019">This comparison is somewhat flawed by the technology gap in the example.That is to say, the bow is longer range, higher damage, and faster firing. It also never jams, and a PC can start with enough ammo to probably see them through an entire campaign.So... would you rather have a crossbow or musket that never misfires nor requires ammunition, ever, or a bolt action rifle with 200 shots, with the assumption that you can go back to town every 40 shots?Meh. Depends a little bit on the campaign. Maybe in .5% of campaigns you'd want the infinite ammo option, cause it's that kind of campaign. Of course, in those campaigns you might _not be a ranged character_ or might not want a wizard because frankly you can't be sure about obtaining rests, spell components, scrolls to work on your spellbook, etc. Or you'd arrange to get an infinite ammo quiver or bow, or use very good ammo recovery mechanisms: something that isn't necessarily that hard to get.Dunno, never run into it - not even in "Going into the Underdark and never coming back" campaigns.</blockquote>