Strange archery

[Goblin Wizard]

Some facts about arrow script:
(..\data\aix\weapon\inf.g1.archer.arrow.static\inf .g1.archer.arrow.static.aix)

Each soldier has 24 HP.

Types of arrow damage:

[*] = ;const DeadDamage = 24;
[*] = ;const HardDamage = 12;
[*] = ;const LiteDamage = 4;

An example of damage probability with western bow against unarmored target:

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 5 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 9 then HPDec := DeadDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 11 then HPDec := HardDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 12 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 45 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 3 then HPDec := DeadDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 6 then HPDec := HardDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 8 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 95 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 2 then HPDec := HardDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 4 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 100 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 2 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

As you noticed there is no chance to kill a soldier in one shot (no possibility of dealing DeadDamage) at long range. If distance is greater that 94 meters you need 6 successful hits to kill a soldier! Even at medium range like 45 meters chance of dealing DeadDamage is very low. And all of this is against unarmored target!

Some examples of crossbow damage (xbow against 0 armor):

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 5 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 10 then HPDec := DeadDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     HPDec := HardDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 40 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 6 then HPDec := DeadDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 7 then HPDec := HardDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 9 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

[*] = ;                  if Distance < 100 then
[*] = ;                  begin
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 3 then HPDec := DeadDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 4 then HPDec := HardDamage
[*] = ;                     else
[*] = ;                     if CubeRes <= 6 then HPDec := LiteDamage;
[*] = ;                  end

As you can see xbow is absolutely deadly at short range. Nearly every bolt kills. Of course at long range xbow is not so deadly but still has a chance of insta kill (unarmored target).
So If you don't like dev's archery system you can easily change it yourself.

[Grim.Reaper]

I don't doubt and have never doubted that is how the developer's scripted it since that is what is happening in the game, I am questioning whether that is accurate or not. Sure, I could update the scripts myself, but that is not something I really want to do for games I buy.

I don't know the precise distance between my units, but visually seemed very close and I was on top of a hill looking down. It would seem there would be some additional advantage for that as well.

[ThisIsRealWarfare]

Originally Posted by Grim.Reaper

I don't doubt and have never doubted that is how the developer's scripted it since that is what is happening in the game, I am questioning whether that is accurate or not. Sure, I could update the scripts myself, but that is not something I really want to do for games I buy.

I don't know the precise distance between my units, but visually seemed very close and I was on top of a hill looking down. It would seem there would be some additional advantage for that as well.

Go for changing yourself. They might patch it, but if you prefer a quick fix of it, go for the scripts
I will absolutely do that myself. Thank you very much Goblin Wizard for the scripts!

[ThisIsRealWarfare]

Goblin Wizard, I was wondering, as you seem to know about scripts and stuff: Do you possibly know how to change camera strafing? You've probably read what I said in other posts, (Camera wont strafe oblique, so it takes way longer time to get where you want, it's ineffective.. and so on), It'd be really grateful.

[Goblin Wizard]

Originally Posted by ThisIsRealWarfare

Goblin Wizard, I was wondering, as you seem to know about scripts and stuff: Do you possibly know how to change camera strafing? You've probably read what I said in other posts, (Camera wont strafe oblique, so it takes way longer time to get where you want, it's ineffective.. and so on), It'd be really grateful.

I've tried to do this but till now no success. If I figure it out I let you know.

[ThisIsRealWarfare]

Wow thanks. =) Really appreciated. But do you know how to open those aix files for the archery? I dont seem to have the tools for

[Grim.Reaper]

Originally Posted by ThisIsRealWarfare

Wow thanks. =) Really appreciated. But do you know how to open those aix files for the archery? I dont seem to have the tools for

I can just open them in notepad. Not sure if that is right or not.

[Goblin Wizard]

Originally Posted by ThisIsRealWarfare

Wow thanks. =) Really appreciated. But do you know how to open those aix files for the archery? I dont seem to have the tools for

aix files are just common txt files so you can edit them even in notepad. But I suggest "editoraix" from the modding tools (link posted by mitra here). It has syntax highlightening and divides rather long file into subsections. btw "editoraix" is built in editor you've got with the game.

[Grim.Reaper]

Originally Posted by ThisIsRealWarfare

Go for changing yourself. They might patch it, but if you prefer a quick fix of it, go for the scripts
I will absolutely do that myself. Thank you very much Goblin Wizard for the scripts!

I am staying strong to see if the developers correct, unless somehow this is really historically accurate Let me know how things work out for you.

[ThisIsRealWarfare]

Does anybody know which tools are needed in order to open the files? (Aix files)
I've no idea, already been looking around but I cant find them