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Dwarf Fortress => DF Dwarf Mode Discussion => Topic started by: allenp on April 13, 2008, 06:12:00 pm

Title: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: allenp on April 13, 2008, 06:12:00 pm
Hi everyone,

I couldn't find this in the wiki or previous discussions - does the distance from the archery target (or live target) increase the amount of skill gained by marksdwarfs? How far do you usually set your practice targets?

I will update the wiki with the answer when I get it.

Thanks!  :)

Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: numerobis on April 13, 2008, 07:04:00 pm
I believe it's 30 XP for firing (or throwing or siege-operating), regardless how far.
Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: numerobis on April 13, 2008, 07:05:00 pm
You can try in adventure-mode, by the way: stand next to the broad side of a barn and fire; note down the XP.  Then, stand in a wide plain and fire at a boulder at the edge of your sight; note down the XP.
Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: Keldor on April 14, 2008, 07:32:00 am
I have noticed that shooting at a living target seems to speed xp gain up.  I have a couple marksdwarves that have slooowly been training at the archery range, which brought them up all of 1-2 skill points over the coursse of 3 or so years.  I built some fortificcations along the side of the ccave river, and had them safely snipe off the river creatures, and they 1-2 levels on single stacks of bolts before they went back  for more ammo!
Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: Keldor on April 14, 2008, 07:32:00 am
grr double post

[ April 14, 2008: Message edited by: Keldor ]

Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: Krash on April 14, 2008, 07:44:00 am
quote:
I have noticed that shooting at a living target seems to speed xp gain up.

I think that shooting at live creatures give +50% shooting xp or something (which makes sense after all).  Maybe the wiki knows?

Title: Re: Archery distance and skill improvement
Post by: Akroma on April 14, 2008, 08:20:00 am
30exp for each shot at a living target, 7.5 exp (or something) for archery range, regardless or range