Whoa, I'm going to try that 'aggressive' trick. Thank you!
I finally found a good bow yesterday, toward the end of Act 2. I was delighted. My archer, even with mediocre equipment, has been flat tearing up the field... so much so that I finally gave my warrior DK a crossbow. With two ranged weapons, Earth Elementals (VASTLY overpowered for their levels, I might add... shame on you, Larian! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> ) were doable. My DK still treasures his 2-handed sword, but only on mediocre enemies. When we're facing tough foes, softening up with ranged weapons has really helped, since we have only healing spells between us.
(Using magic is really cumbersome, having to constantly pause and change right-mouse SEL spells and all, so other than a paralyze spell ... which doesn't work worth squat... I haven't used much offensive magic.)
