Alternatively Armed Armies

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Originally Posted by ChalkLine

Crossbows are superior for the following reasons, IMHO;

- You can fire them prone.
- They need little tactical room.
- You can load your weapon and then hold fire until a shot is needed.

And, historically, it takes less time to train a crossbowman than an archer.

Additionally, a modern crossbow is held and aimed a lot like a rifle, so those with shooting experience can feel a little more comfortable using them.

OTOH, both of these are below the resolution of the official rules.