[imported_Lindenwood]

I think they are fine. I fought yesterday and the enemy was using an elven bow. I had like 31-32 AR without a shield, and in the mid 40s with a shield, and he was doing about 10-15 damage average per hit. Not a big deal. I think they are fine. They are somewhat overpowering now because a few people GMed bowcrafting and flooded the market with them, but few others could get the armor that is needed to stand up to them. In a couple months when old copper / shadow / full defense armor is pretty common, and armor in the 40s without a shield, and near 60 with a shield is common, it wont be a big deal at all.

Just give it some time.