Why no sling for the Rogue?

[Kemrain]

Is not being able to use a sling while laying prone enough reason to make Rogues have to take another class or spend a feat on it?

- Kemrain the Doubtful

 

[yennico]

It would have made more sense, especially considering that the Sorcerer has all Simple weapons but Rogue doesn't.

It also would have saved them some text. Saying Simple Weapons, sap, short bow (normal and composite), and Short Sword is shorter than the current list. Medium sized rogues would know Rapier as well.

Guess that would have made too much sense and made the rules too simple.

I also agree with Nifft´s house rule.

I´m thinking of Halfling Rogues with slings as primary weapon
David vs. Goliath

As for why a rogue would want a sling, that is easy. As others have already pointed out, it is simple to conceal. In addition, it is easy to manufacture, and there is no problem finding ammunition for it. When you are going into an unfriendly area where obvious weapons would be a problem, a sling is a great weapon.

I would only allow the use of any rock as ammunition the rogue find with a penalty to hit the target. Not every rock is aerodynamical. Arrows and bolts are crafted to be aerodynamical.

Just my 2 cents
yennico

 

[diaglo]

I also agree with Nifft´s house rule.

I´m thinking of Halfling Rogues with slings as primary weapon
David vs. Goliath


I would only allow the use of any rock as ammunition the rogue find with a penalty to hit the target. Not every rock is aerodynamical. Arrows and bolts are crafted to be aerodynamical.

Just my 2 cents
yennico

iirc, check out the Halfling Warslinger PrC in Races of Faerun