Rules Update: Master Marksman

I think that many people are looking to negatively into Steady Shot.

The purpose that the new mechanic serves is NOT to be used to replace the need to fire Arrows from a Bow, although that is one use of this mechanic the purpose it serves is to allow for a safer environment while letting our players who use Archery as a means of combat to fight in Mass Melees or at Night. It may not happen to everybody everywhere but when an arrow is lost or broken in a melee combat at night due to the conditions of the battlefield it is not cheap. I highly doubt that anybody will spend hundreds of dollars on Archery Gear just to NOT fire a shot.

Please keep in mind that the Rules Marshals and Staff have considered these situations and have decided to move forward as they were a better option in the idea of Game Fairness and Safety.

Steady shot = fewer groin or face shots from bows.
And fewer things on the field to trip over.

Ben nailed it. Also, the entire Archer & Marksman lists became worthless when the sun set, since you couldn't fire safely OOG.

If it's broken, we'll fix it. Right now, this looks like the best balance between OGG Safety, letting Archers have fun like everyone else, and game balance.

Im slightly lost on "steady shot", Is it a new period skill, or a new rule that can be implemented at any time by someone using a ranged weapon?

It's a new rule that can be used with any LAUNCHED weapon - bow or crossbow. Thrown weapons still need to be thrown.

There *is* a Perfect Shot skill, but it's insta-hit (no wait), limited in the number of times you can purchase it, and only on one path of the Master Marksman list.