When I was a boy, I thought that crossbows were so awesome. I still do. A poisoned, repeating crossbow is so nifty.
Of course, then you have those people who say that a P90, M-16, or AK-47 could beat them. The perfect counter, then, is the AA-12. Unfortunately, we didn't have those when I was a boy.
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"Let reason be your only sovereign." ~Wizard's Sixth Rule
I'm working my way up to Attending Crazy Taoist. For now, just call me Dr. Crazy Taoist.