why cant I sneak attack with a longbow?

[Ktulu]

Way to invalidate your entire post, bro.

Not really. My meaning is if you combine the two, you get a more powerful (and much, much tastier) treat. It also makes said chocolate not as awesome without said peanutbutter.


To me, the whole issue is the same as, "why can't I use a sword as my impliment" or "why do I have to use a shield with this power", because there are rules in place to ensure that not every character can do everything. Different classes are good at different things and smooshing everything together is what gets you 3.x, endless options that are often unbalanced one direction or the other.

Ktulu

 

[Spatula]

Minor correction: in the hands of a rogue, a shuriken is a +3 hit, d6 ranged weapon. Granted, they're shorter range than his other options.

I wasn't really including the thrown weapons, but you're right and I edited the post to be more complete.