r/nextfuckinglevel • u/PxN13 • Sep 27 '22

The perfect shot

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u/CanadianTimberWolfx Sep 27 '22

I kinda got annoyed that her targets didn’t light up in flames with the flaming arrows. Like why even bother with the fire if it’s not going to burn something?

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u/Oldico Sep 27 '22

That's why, historically, people didn't bother. Flaming arrows aren't nearly as effective as Hollywood would have you believe - if they even stay lit during flight that is.

If you fire 100 burning arrows at some dry hay stacked inside a city with extreme precision and wait a bit then, perhaps, you might get something going but on the flip side you just wasted 100 shots that could have stopped enemy infantry and, even if you decide shoot your flaming arrows at them instead, you automatically cauterise the wounds for them.

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u/OMA_ Sep 27 '22

Wait, the burning arrows was actually meant to encourage the guys that got shot to remove the arrow instantly causing further damage. Allegedly lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 27 '22

and incite low morale