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Bow Spamming: good or bad for the Game? by Stimulating August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Just wanted to see what people would think and this is a discussion I want people to share their points of view, vent frustrations, etc. Feel free to share. 

P.S: I personally find it annoying as a rusher, but others may think differently.

smitdalt August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Usually people who try to bowspam aren't good at it anyways, so I don't find it that annoying.

goldenwalrus909 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

I've never actually bow-spammed before and I don't want to try it out because I know how much it annoys people.. I just find it easier to kill them with my sword x3

Awarrior August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

It is absolutely useless damage wise, you deal little to no damage with those arrows being shot successively ....


Bow spamming is really stupid and I would rather shot 2 arrows 6 blocks away from a guy (Fully charged shots), then rush im with the sword...

Who even bow spams?

SpicyTunaRoll9 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

I rarely encounter any good bow spammers, until I met lyyris. Plus the only thing that people do on Iron OCN in badlion is bowspam. It's honestly not that bad, just outstrafe them.

steven5703 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Bowspamming is an easy tactic and annoying for other people.
Therefor I like to use it.

You get called a noob for bowspamming like you get called a noob for debuffing on kohi.

SpicyTunaRoll9 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Bowspamming is an easy tactic and annoying for other people.
Therefor I like to use it.

You get called a noob for bowspamming like you get called a noob for debuffing on kohi.
I don't use debuffs but I don't care and bitch about it if I get debuffed. It's part of the server, get over it. If you hate debuffs that much go to debuffless server.

Notalgicular August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Normal people: effect less
UHC pros: a sword with infinite reach

steven5703 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

I don't use debuffs but I don't care and bitch about it if I get debuffed. It's part of the server, get over it. If you hate debuffs that much go to debuffless server.
No, I wasn't saying that I hate debuffs, I just don't use them because I like to keep space for healing pots.

I'm saying that a lot of people on kohi say "debuff noob" if they get debuffed (well when im online)

SpicyTunaRoll9 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

No, I wasn't saying that I hate debuffs, I just don't use them because I like to keep space for healing pots.

I'm saying that a lot of people on kohi say "debuff noob" if they get debuffed (well when im online)
it wasn't directed towards you. And yes, I completely agree with you.

Y0urm0m1 August 26, 2014 at 10:08 PM UTC

Bowspamming is a completely effective and legit tactic. ocktick's us dis skillz.

Zintenka August 26, 2014 at 11:08 PM UTC

I bowspam. Works whenever someone is about to dive at me and the void is right behind them. I bow spam and they get knocked in the void.

It also works for games that have Power +X bows. Very deadly for these.

Just like everyone has their own preferences for PVP so do us bowspammers. 

But I do not like it when ppl use 3rd person. Their hitboxes are too OP.

PieZ August 26, 2014 at 11:08 PM UTC

If you know how to bow spam correctly, but I don't want to give that info up :o)

jojobloblo August 26, 2014 at 11:08 PM UTC

I use it to get away it's a good tactic against rushers. I like using it but obviously hate being the victim xD

Snowcone202 August 26, 2014 at 11:08 PM UTC

I bow spam sometimes to :P

xxxheraxxx August 26, 2014 at 11:08 PM UTC

Bowspamming is a completely effective and legit tactic. ocktick's us dis skillz.
There is no skill in bow spamming on the other hand it's a shitty way to get advantage on someone

SpicyTunaRoll9 August 27, 2014 at 12:08 AM UTC

There is no skill in bow spamming on the other hand it's a shitty way to get advantage on someone
try bowspamming cayden, goldbrick, apache, unphair, stimpay, etc.
Unless it's the average randy that will w+m1 you, they will just outstrafe you. Also it actually takes skill to hit strafers.

cinammoncroc000 August 27, 2014 at 12:08 AM UTC

I bow spam, but it's not very effective against most people. I don't have any problems with it whatsoever .-.

Splades August 27, 2014 at 12:08 AM UTC

I don't bow spam but I make sure my shots count. It's pretty easy to get passes bow spammers especially with a computer like yours Shadow :P

BoldAndBrash August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

When i bowsoam, i doubt it does much damage, but the person always ends up backing away XD then they call me a noob.

Tigor101 August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

It depends how you bow spam

Carryinq August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

It depends how you bow spam
The wise words were said.

ayy August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

If Mojang implemented a cooldown for the bow I would quit the game.

BoldAndBrash August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LeCobalt August 27, 2014 at 2:08 AM UTC

Bow Spamming is one of the best last-resource strategies

smitdalt August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

Bow Spamming is one of the best last-resource strategies
No, 8 blocking them is the best last resort strategy. xD

PieZ August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

There is no skill in bow spamming on the other hand it's a shitty way to get advantage on someone
There is skill in bow spamming but only if you use it right. Like a great pvper once said, "I like a player who uses every single dirty advantage they can find"

LeCobalt August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

No, 8 blocking them is the best last resort strategy. xD
yep, but if they get too close, you can't really place blocks without lagging :P

WordlessGeek August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

Bow spamming is a completely effective and legit tactic, it's not nooby, nor illegal, but it is annoying for other people, so I do use it if I am low health and running or just need to get people off my tail.

WordlessGeek August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

There is no skill in bow spamming on the other hand it's a shitty way to get advantage on someone
Don't insult the art of bow spam, bow spam isn't "a shitty way to get advantage on someone" .... it's perfectly valid and legal tactic.

DonaldMyTrump August 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM UTC

Eh, bow spamming is a legit tactic. However, imo everything short of hacks/cheating is legit. I don't use it loads or anything but it is very useful for taking down a better armed opponent at a closer range. Bow spammers aren't very difficult to kill if you know how to handle them. I like what Pie said, if its in the game I'll use it. :) Also the definition of bow spam is often lost. Bow spamming is: when a player draws their bow just enough to allow the arrow to be launched anymore is just half/quarter charging, which is very useful to gain an edge over an opponent by putting their strafe off tempo. Bow spamming can be used to keep opponents away until you regenerate a bit and their health is slightly depleted.

Eklip_Z August 27, 2014 at 4:08 AM UTC

I don't have a problem with it, it gets used on me rarely but when they do I just pull my bow - deliver some shots and by that time they would be using their sword on me.

Shoto_ August 27, 2014 at 4:08 AM UTC

It's annoying, but I can easily strafe the arrows and kill them.

Hola August 27, 2014 at 5:08 AM UTC

I don't usually see anyone who can actually use it properly so I don't see any problems with it, and tbh I enjoy bowspamming a lot.

HotAndCrunch August 27, 2014 at 8:08 AM UTC

Bowspam is effective from a
long distance (10-20 blocks) but is bad to use when your opponent is in hitting distance.

Yung_Metro August 27, 2014 at 12:08 PM UTC

If its just 1 person bow spamming its easy to get around and kill them, but it gets annoying if 5 people are standing on a platform shooting 18 arrows a second.

JandJSecurity August 27, 2014 at 12:08 PM UTC

its annoying when like 4 ppl are bow spamming when ur trying to cross a bridge

The_Detonator_ August 27, 2014 at 1:08 PM UTC

inb4 "fixed" by Mojang

kycrafft August 27, 2014 at 1:08 PM UTC

inb4 "fixed" by Mojang
in b4 fuk u Mojang

Ingigo August 27, 2014 at 6:08 PM UTC

People don't Bow Spam properly. There is a technique to it where you can get fast speed on the shots but the shots will deal a decent amount of damage. I know this technique and I only use it in MCSG.
Idk how many people know this technique but I hope Lyyris know it :P

StewieFG August 27, 2014 at 7:08 PM UTC

Ahhhh i hate bow spammers...... but it's a legit tactic and its allowed
Idc from bow spammers just confuse them and strafe them....