When I think about longbowman, I think of long lines our in the field of battle, launching group volleys into the melee.
The nice thing about 4e, this isn't required to be an extension of any class. It could be a Paragon Path limited to Martial characters that are proficient in Military Ranged weapons. It could then focus on long-range shots and firing into groups. Then it would work with rangers, warlords, and add some ranged options to fighters.
Edit: Which looks like has already been done: http://www.farlandworld.com/paragon.html#longbowman
Sorry for continuing the very old thread.
The nice thing about 4e, this isn't required to be an extension of any class. It could be a Paragon Path limited to Martial characters that are proficient in Military Ranged weapons. It could then focus on long-range shots and firing into groups. Then it would work with rangers, warlords, and add some ranged options to fighters.
Edit: Which looks like has already been done: http://www.farlandworld.com/paragon.html#longbowman
Sorry for continuing the very old thread.