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You will ony see the bow pieriodicaly when you attack. It doesn't show as "across your back" while you run around.

I have seen it on my back ocasionaly, however it usually goes into the "hide" mode shortly after.

Locked servers usually mean they are putting in a urgent fix to something, maybe a critical exploit was discovered.

Keep in mind that the server rest time was changed.

You will only see your bow slung across your back when it is the last weapon you used before the mob died. When this happens, your melee weapon(s) will not be visable.

You didn't mention what class you are...if you're a Predetor/Ranger, you'll need a few extra stacks of arrows since that is a primary damage dealer for you.

As a Troubador, I just use the bow for pulling, then do melee attacks.

Rangers (pkus their poison) get the bigger DPS, but I get the cool musical notes that float. :)