Got a Real World Weapons or Armour Question? Mk XII

[Spiryt]

You still need to be accurate enough to hit that general area from a long ways away. Unless you're in a really huge battle, that area isn't likely going to be as large as you think, maybe 50 feet square for a hundred men. When shooting an arc shot especially, it takes skill to be that accurate, since things like wind speed and direction can have a huge impact on where your arrow goes.

Pretty much.

We have plenty of accounts of both arrow and gun 'fire' being horribly inaccurate. Doesn't take much to miss, especially if you're aiming at something say, 200 yards away.