Archer Skills & Stats

[Deathravin]

I'll keep updating this post with data as you correct me.

Strength: RT
Dexterity: AS
Agility: Evade
Ranged Weapon Skill: AS, DS
Perception: AS (after 40 ranks)
Ambushing: AS (after 40 ranks)
Stalking & Hiding: Firing while Hiding

RT = Base - (Str Bonus / 10) + (Aiming? + 1) + (Sniping? + 1)
Base Short bow = 5
Base Composite bow = 6
Base Long bow = 7
Minimum RT w/o haste: 3 seconds

AS = Dex Bonus + Ranged Weapon Skill Bonus + ((Perception skill - 40) / 4) + ((Ambushing skill - 40) / 4) + (Bow enchant + Arrow enchant) + kneeling bonus

DS =

[Deathravin]

Melee attacks: When used in melee to attack or parry, the long bow acts as a quarterstaff (including AvD stats.) Two handed weapon skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

Are they F'ing kidding me? Is that why I never parry with my bow?