BOWS AND RATE OF FIRE (ROF)
In this game, a character may make two shots with a bow as long as they are not moving in the same round. In other words, shooting "flat-footed". At any other time, they may only shoot one arrow per round. Also, the rule about bows always going last in the round because it is a two handed weapon is out.
Everyone rolls initiatives (unless held), even those using two handed weapons because circumstance may dictate a use for the initiative roll for some reason. Normally, a user of a two handed weapon goes last in the round (unless hasted, and then they go on their initiative rolled).
With bows, the first arrow will be shot on the initiative roll, but the second arrow will always go last in the round unless otherwise magically enhanced (haste).
This system works best for me, since I do not use the D&D Combat Sequence Checklist. I use initiatives.
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