In MTW, the angle at which an archer fires is different depending upon what type of bow is used. Shortbows and Longbows use angles up to 45 degrees to fire their arrows, but Crossbows and Arbalests fire at a straight-ahead angle, which made me wonder why they would do so, as it limits their range. What reasons (accuracy, construction, training etc...) would account for Crossbowmen and Arbalesters not going for max range by firing at a higher angle?
