Rebalanced Master Fletcher - Damage Balanced (PTF)

[size=5][b]Description[/b][/size]
This mod keeps the satisfying high-speed arrow flight from the original [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/644]Rebalanced Master Fletcher (PTF) [/url]while preventing bows/crossbows from dealing excessive damage.

Instead of modifying arrow damage globally (which also affects NPCs), this mod adjusts the [b]player's ranged damage modifier[/b], allowing NPC archers to retain their vanilla damage while keeping the perk balanced.

This mod is intended for players who enjoy faster, flatter arrow trajectories without turning every shot into a one-hit kill against armored enemies.

[quote]I have contacted the original author requesting permission to publish this standalone version. Since the changes are relatively small and I wanted to share the balance fix with the community, I decided to release it while waiting for a response.

If the original author does not approve this release, I will remove the mod immediately.[/quote]
[size=5][b]Installation[/b][/size]
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[]Download your preferred version.[/]
[]Extract the archive into:[/]
[/list][code]KingdomComeDeliverance2/Mods[/code][list=1]
[]If you don't already have a [b]Mods[/b] folder, simply create one.[/]
[/list]Your folder structure should look like:
[code]KingdomComeDeliverance2
└── Mods
    └── rbmasterfletcher_ten[/code][size=5][b]Main Features[/b][/size]
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[]Reduces the excessive damage caused by increased projectile velocity.[/]
[]Only modifies the [b]Master Fletcher[/b] perk.[/]
[]Does [b]not[/b] modify arrow or bolt stats.[/]
[]NPC archers keep their vanilla damage.[/]
[]Compatible with most mods that edit arrows, ammunition, or combat, provided they do not modify the Master Fletcher perk.[/]
[/list][b][size=5]Balance Notes[/size][/b]
Testing setup
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[][b]Bow:[/b] Ranyek's Bow[/]
[][b]Arrows:[/b] Piercing Arrows[/]
[][b]Strength:[/b] 30[/]
[][b]Agility:[/b] 30[/]
[][b]Marksmanship:[/b] 50 (I use [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/289]Skill Cap Increase[/url])[/]
[/list]Testing results:
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[]Gambeson: ~2 hits to kill[/]
[]Mail armor: ~2-3 hits to kill[/]
[]Chest shots dealt around 68-70 damage per hit[/]
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The objective was to keep fast projectile speed while avoiding unrealistic one-shot kills against armored opponents.

Depending on your equipment, perks, attributes, difficulty settings, and other gameplay mods, it [b]may deal less damage than vanilla[/b]. If you feel enemies become too tanky, consider posting a comment or modifying by yourself follow the instruction below. The sweet spot should be around 0.12-0.15


[b][size=5]How It Works [/size][/b]
If you'd like to create your own version, it's surprisingly simple.
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[]Download the original [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/644][b]Rebalanced Arrow Flight (PTF)[/b] [/url]perk version.[/]
[]Rename the
[code].pak[/code]file to
[code].zip[/code].[/]
[]Extract the archive.[/]
[]Locate the [b]Master Fletcher[/b] perk buff.[/]
[]Modify the
[code]buff_params[/code]values to your preference.[/]
[]Rebuild the mod using [b]KCD PAK Builder[/b].[/]
[/list]Example:
[code]buff_params="aps10,rat%0.1"[/code]Where:
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[][code]aps[/code]controls projectile speed.[/]
[][code]rat[/code]controls the player's ranged attack modifier.[/]
[/list]Feel free to tweak the values until you find the balance that suits your playstyle.

[b][size=5]Requirements[/size][/b]
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[]Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - 1.5.6 Steam[/]
[]No additional mods required.[/]
[/list][size=5][b]Recommended[/b][/size]
[url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/463]True Reticle Aiming[/url] by [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/users/6833054]ebrtsan[/url]
(I highly recommend otherwise your arrow/bolt will fly straight to the sky.)

[b][size=5]Feedback[/size][/b]
This is my first public KCD2 mod.
If you have suggestions, bug reports, or balance feedback, please leave a comment

[size=6][b]Credits[/b][/size]
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[][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/users/159460353]bulhaneul[/url] for creating the original [b][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/644]Rebalanced Master Fletcher (PTF)[/url][/b] mod, which inspired this rebalance.[/]
[][b][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/3375]Floating Damage[/url][/b] by  [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/users/103490858]JerryYOJ[/url]  for making damage testing significantly easier.[/]
[][b][url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/mods/1080]Damage Tweak[/url][/b] by  [url=https://www.nexusmods.com/kingdomcomedeliverance2/users/128287978]Wrathion2020[/url] for helping me better understand the game's ranged damage modifiers.[/]
[]Thanks to the [b]Kingdom Come: Deliverance II modding community[/b] for documenting game parameters and sharing valuable discoveries.[/*]
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