johnsemlak said:
If a book was entirely devoted to bola's, what would be the length?
I don't know exactly- however long it would take to cover them and not leave people wanting? After some consideration, I can't see a decently researched and written Arsenal (or Armoury) being less than 10 pages. The following is the barest minimum I would expect from any product in the Arsenal line:
Chapter 1, Introduction to the weapon, overview (1 page)
History of the weapon- in the real world, in fantasy literature, in D&D
Statistics: include any rules from the SRD, and come up with stats for each size of weapon
Racial Preferences
Optional Rules and Alternate Uses (does your weapon have more mundane uses, for example fishing, chopping down trees, harvesting wheat, etc.?)
Chapter 2, Weapon Variants (1 page)
Weapon Variants
Craftsmanship
Chapter 3, Fighting and Feats (1 page)
Tricks, Tactics & Techniques
Feats
Fighting Styles (optional)
Chapter 4, Prestige Classes (3 pages)
At least 2 prestige classes
One organization
Sample NPCs (optional)
Chapter 5, Magic (1 page)
Divine Magic
Arcane Magic
Psionics
Chapter 6, Magic Items (1.5 pages)
Weapon Enhancements
Psionic Item
Minor
Major
Artifact
VIII. God(s) (.5 page)
This can be a god who uses the weapon or armour as a symbol, their chosen weapon, or a god of the race most commonly associated with the weapon.