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2013-11-29, 07:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Estimate the volume of a ballista
I was considering the possibility to use Shrink Item on a Ballista.
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2013-11-29, 07:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Estimate the volume of a ballista
6'-7' long, 5' high, 3' wide.
Edit: Not box shaped tho.Last edited by Rhynn; 2013-11-29 at 07:31 PM.
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2013-11-29, 07:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Estimate the volume of a ballista
Ballistas, like gangsters, come in all shapes and colors (some got killed in the past.)
It always amazes me how often people on forums would rather accuse you of misreading their posts with malice than re-explain their ideas with clarity.
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2013-11-29, 07:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Estimate the volume of a ballista
As has been mentioned, ballistas vary widely in size. Some are much smaller than a man whilst others are much bigger.
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2013-11-29, 07:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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2013-11-29, 08:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Estimate the volume of a ballista
I'm amazed that I got that one.
It is important to note, however, that one will need to carry it around: Real huge-sized ballistae (again, much like gangsters) can't Withdraw for ****, 'cause real huge-sized ballistae can't run fast.
Ballista
A ballista is essentially a Huge heavy crossbow fixed in place. Its size makes it hard for most creatures to aim it. Thus, a Medium creature takes a -4 penalty on attack rolls when using a ballista, and a Small creature takes a -6 penalty. It takes a creature smaller than Large two full-round actions to reload the ballista after firing.
A ballista takes up a space 5 feet across.Last edited by Slipperychicken; 2013-11-29 at 08:46 PM.