From:	Justin Pinnow <jpinnow@***.IM.MED.UMICH.EDU>
Subject:	Crossbows and bolts
Date:	Fri, 16 Jun 1995 08:20:29 -0400

Does anyone have any knowledge of real life varieties of crossbow bolts? What
types of bolts are available? Just what can a crossbow bolt be designed to do
(i.e. can it have an explosive charge, can it pierce armor effectively, can it
carry a line, etc.)?

I am considering creating a character whose weapon of choice is a crossbow.
Unfortunately, SRUN doesn't really give a lot of variety when it comes to
different types of bolts and arrows, etc.

I would also be interested in knowing what mods can be made/added to
crossbows. Can you add a smartlink or a laser sight to one? What about
customization?

Also, what mods would have to be made to the current stats of a crossbow if
you were to fire a dual shafted version? (i.e. fires 2 bolts) Would laser
sights or smartlinks be available for such crossbows, etc?

Thanks for your input--I really wish I had more real life knowledge of this.
:)


(I have attempted posting this already, but I never got a confirmation from
the mailer and have not seen any responses...I apologize if this is a multiple
post.)



Justin :)

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