This thread was good for the first couple of pages but as seriously degenerated.
Nerfing probably isn't the way to go, but if it were to end up as such, I would go with one of these three:
Like I stated in previous HA threads, the ability horse archery, should effect the speed and manuverability of a horse archers horse, this would make them easier to shoot And easier to hunt down as cav, so many times I find myself chasing an HA and never being able to cAtch him because he is faster and able to shoot my horse without any risk.
3.) The angle at which the archer is facing away from the front of the horse effects the accuracy of the bow. So, if you are looking as far backwards as you can, your accuracy would be greatly reduced compared to when you are shooting directly forward. See this Wikipedia artcile on the Parthian shot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthian_shot
Make horses take up an item slot.
That being said, I still don't like the sound of nerfing aspects of the game because of one class. I think people just need to learn to have
better teamwork. Commanders should take role and try to get their own HA to target enemy HA early on (unless the other teams HA are too superior, in which
just keep your ranged with your melee).
I don't know what to say about banner stacking HA though, that's just asshole-ish and I'd suggest that the server population all leave and go to the duel server. Bleh.
Edit:
imho horse archery is too expensive
cause while these two might lead the scoreboard, their team still loses and they actually would need valour in order to make a profit
If I'm leading the scoreboard on the wrong side thats just my shitty team and high repair costs for me - your tears only make the fall softer
This is just a barrier for new players being HA. There's too much gold in the economy currently as-is and doesn't really deter older players.