Poor Designed Weapon's.

[Ichi]

A bow is a flexible arc that shoots through elastic or spring energy. Essentially, the bow is a form of spring powered by a string or cord. As this string is drawn, energy is stored in the flexible limbs of the bow equally; the energy is transferred to the arrow when the string is released, projecting it much farther than a weapon could be thrown.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/244/bowt.png

Hooke's Law states that the extension of a spring is in direct proportion with the load applied to it. But beyond that there are practical limitations depending depending on the specific case. In the case of a bow depending on the material it may snap if its pulled back too far. Also, you cannot pull the arrow back farther than its head or you will not be able to control it's horizontal direction, most people might agree that if our char. pulled their arrows back 6 inches behind the bow-as subtle as it may be-it would look completely silly.

This bow in particular contains incredibly dense and organic mass assuming it comes from ifrit, therefore, it's elasticity should be reasonably high but so is the force required to bend it. Therefore, the bow would shoot incredibly strong if there were someone strong enough to actual arch it to its optimal position (unlikely even if you assume your char is as strong as an elephant).

The point is moot however as the difference in density from top to bottom means that the bow will always shoot upward higher than your aim.

It's not so much that it's ugly as much as that it's just a crumby bow. Fancy though i guess like shoes.

http://chzifshoescouldkill.files.wor...a3bedf339b.jpg

[OMEGA_HACK]

A bow is a flexible arc that shoots through elastic or spring energy. Essentially, the bow is a form of spring powered by a string or cord. As this string is drawn, energy is stored in the flexible limbs of the bow equally; the energy is transferred to the arrow when the string is released, projecting it much farther than a weapon could be thrown.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/244/bowt.png

Hooke's Law states that the extension of a spring is in direct proportion with the load applied to it. But beyond that there are practical limitations depending depending on the specific case. In the case of a bow depending on the material it may snap if its pulled back too far. Also, you cannot pull the arrow back farther than its head or you will not be able to control it's horizontal direction, most people might agree that if our char. pulled their arrows back 6 inches behind the bow-as subtle as it may be-it would look completely silly.

This bow in particular contains incredibly dense and organic mass assuming it comes from ifrit, therefore, it's elasticity should be reasonably high but so is the force required to bend it. Therefore, the bow would shoot incredibly strong if there were someone strong enough to actual arch it to its optimal position (unlikely even if you assume your char is as strong as an elephant).

The point is moot however as the difference in density from top to bottom means that the bow will always shoot upward higher than your aim.

It's not so much that it's ugly as much as that it's just a crumby bow. Fancy though i guess like shoes.

I see! And the big horn at the top folds down to become the harp! :P

[Isaaru]

I see! And the big horn at the top folds down to become the harp! :P

No! it just holds half sized arrows!

[Dawiichan]

The point is moot however as the difference in density from top to bottom means that the bow will always shoot upward higher than your aim.

It's not so much that it's ugly as much as that it's just a crumby bow. Fancy though i guess like shoes.

http://chzifshoescouldkill.files.wor...a3bedf339b.jpg

Nice post. Though honestly I think that the elastic part of the top is similar to the bottom side. The dense part of the top is separated from the elastic part, so really it would only make it weigh more(Unless there is something about archery that I do not know which would affect there being more weight at the top).
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/412/bowx.png/

[Dreadnought]

It's not so much that it's ugly as much as that it's just a crumby bow. Fancy though i guess like shoes.[/URL]

better example
http://www.carrellistudio.com/wp-con...ilos-shoes.jpg

whats funny is no one is trying to argue about the realism of Archers shooting one arrow up into the air with dozens magically raining down on enemies.

in Eorzea, weight is no matter as weapons will come in all shapes and sizes, also, all arrows always shoot straight forward but instead of actually missing like they would in real life, they dissappear and a message pops up informing you. (this was all light sarcasm)

the weapons are generally not bad looking and i think its the incorrect attitude to expect a fantasy game to ONLY cater to realism especially when the games history and title incorporate a large amount of fantasy.
if she was shooting arrows with the arrows pointed backwards then i think itd be time for people to start to complain about realism issues.
some realism might stick out more so than others but these weapons fit the over all look of the entire franchise and also the games future.

[Gramul]

better example
http://www.carrellistudio.com/wp-con...ilos-shoes.jpg

GOOD LORD!

[Dreadnought]

GOOD LORD!

yeah so dont give me that realism crap, those are real shoes that sell!

[Gramul]

Yeah, so don't give me that realism crap, those are real shoes that sell!

To who?!
Goat people?!

[Dreadnought]

To who?!
Goat people?!

i wouldnt doubt it. but also people with money who are into fashion. those are Alexander Mcqueen spring 2010.
not that i give a damn, im just saying veriety is great and elaborate designs can fit in in all environments. those are worn at galas with other people dressed in million dollar outfits.