but as most of the often discussed issues are exactly the same whether it's crossbowmen or archers I just posted the recent picture I had with both.
Crossbowmen and Archers do NOT even come CLOSE to experiencing the same types of challenges, nor do they present the same types of problems. The only thing they have in common is that they have a projectile.
Therefore, solutions to issues have to be addressed INDIVIDUALLY because any change will have a totally different effect on the playstyle.
You people talk about them like Chickens and Ducks.
One has their wings clipped and cannot fly nor swim.
One flies and swims to their hearts content.
Both can walk.
"Damn Ducks are OP! They can just fly away from me, or swim across a pond from me, and if I finally get them down, they can just walk away from me!"
"You're right! Birds are OP! Cut off their legs!"
"Hey wait, chickens can't fly or swim."
"Chickens? Ducks? They are both Birds LOL! Cut off their feet!"
"Hey wait, that would leave Chickens without a way to move. Chickens are NOT Ducks"
"LOL, nerf Birds!"
"No man, Nerf ducks, they are the only problem."
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Where did all the chickens go?