Archer Class done easy

[Zulgyan]

Archers are just a fighting-men that use dexterity astheir prime requisite instead of strength (influences XP bonus determination for example).

They don't get bonuses for high strength (assuming you have house ruled that)

They may fire twice in a round with a bow (IMC, normal rate of fire is 1/round)

¿What do you guys think?

[makofan]

I like its simplicity

[Zulgyan]

Would you do it in another way? Suggestions are welcomed!

[Zulgyan]

This is the write-up of the Archer sub-class for my OD&D supplement:

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Fighting Men: In addition to regular fighting-men, the Archer sub-class is available. Archers use dexterity instead of strength as their prime attribute (this will influence, for example, the experience boost given for a high score).

Archers can fire an extra arrow per combat round if they don’t move farther than half their movement rate. Archers wearing Plate or heavier armor or shields fight at -1 penalty in melee and can’t fire their extra shot.

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Comments? Suggestions? Grammar errors ? (English not my native language) Remember that I only allow 1 shot per round (while Chainmail allows 2 if the archer does not move).

[jrients]

I like your Archer a lot, Zulgyan! Do you have armor heavier than plate in your campaign?

[Zulgyan]

Thanks you sir!

Do you have armor heavier than plate in your campaign?

No. I just use the three armor types: Leather (light), Chain (Heavy) and Plate (Plate).

[WSmith]

If you want to throw in a little Chainmail stuff, or are using bits and pieces of Swords & Spells, allow them split move and fire as the elves on foot, and also on horseback, (unlike the elf.)