loftar wrote:VDZ wrote:Actually, why not just rename the skill to something more generic like 'ranged combat' if this change sticks? It would make more sense that someone skilled in ranged combat in general would be less affected by ranged attackers.
Hm, it has been my intention that "Marksmanship" conveys that well enough.
dictionary.com wrote:marksman[ mahrks-muh n ]
noun, plural marks·men.
1. a person who is skilled in shooting at a mark; a person who shoots well.
2. Military. the lowest rating in rifle marksmanship, below that of sharpshooter and expert.
a person who has achieved such a rating.
Merriam-Webster wrote:marksman noun
marks·man | \ ˈmärks-mən \
Definition of marksman
: a person skilled in shooting at a mark or target
The Free Dictionary wrote:marks·man (märks′mən)
n.
1. A man skilled in shooting at a target.
2.
a. A classification in the US Army and Marine Corps for the lowest of three ratings of rifle proficiency.
b. One who holds this rating.
marks′man·ship′ n.
marksman (ˈmɑːksmən)
n, pl -men
1. (Shooting) a person skilled in shooting
2. (Military) a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp for a minor engagement
3. (Military) a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting
ˈmarksmanˌship n
ˈmarksˌwoman fem n
marks•man (ˈmɑrks mən)
n., pl. -men.
a person who demonstrates skill in shooting at an object or target; a person who shoots well.
Wiktionary wrote:Noun
marksman (plural marksmen)
1. A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
2. (soccer) Goalscorer.
Synonyms
(skilled shooter): sharpshooter
Derived terms
markswoman
marksmanship
As far as I'm aware the word 'marksmanship' refers only to your ability to shoot accurately. It does not imply any other skills (e.g. positioning, reflexes, knowledge of tactics) that would be relevant in a combat situation. (Someone who only shoots at practice targets can be a marksman but still be worthless in actual ranged combat.)