by Kodiak Bloodclaw » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:11 am
If javs were to be used on the ballista, the ballista would follow the same regulations as a bow. The javeline would also be padded more. As for catapults, one that came to a max of 5-foot tall basically throw giant rocks, probably three-foot diameter max, into the air and then let gravity do its work. But the swinging arm is a problem. And I've asked in my realm, and people have said it's legal, just take safety into huge concern. A ballista can be made easily. Pretty much a low-powered, giant crossbow would work. The catapult could be made of padded PVC so it can bend, but no one's going to get their head knocked off. Besides, it would prbly be on the side, say during faction battles a group can man the artillery and can't be attacked. Realism there, because two armies fighting eachother can be hit indiscriminately by allies, enemies, or a neutral party. That way, chance of getting injured is pretty much minimum, and it gives the factions something else to look out for. But what about special rules for artillery? Busted shield after one hit, and can go through armor sounds good. Anything else that should be added?
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