Well ... improvised weapons (stones) were added only just now ... So it makes sence that Larian had to implement some kind of ranged attack for them ...
It would be great if they would change it ... even better if they would prepare lets say 5-10 "heavy rocks" for them, so they are "prepared to hunt in their usual spot" (and to provide players who first scout their suroundings to sabotage this plan)
I still dont understand why cant we change Race for our hirelings. Lets us play Githyanki as racist as they trully are!
