[.86][Bug] Bows Have Infinite Range II

How do throwing daggers work than?

If a unit only has Throwing Daggers, the same bug applies. But that is a secondary weapon, allowing the AI to use melee routines if it is not in range.

In my Opinion, the battlefield isn't large enough for the bows not to have infinite range.  I like it as is, where throwing knives have a very limited range, but Bows and Mages can hit from anywhere.

If it were a design decision, that would be fine, but range for bows is an intended feature. It needs fixing and then we can discuss realism versus gameplay.

You should be able to withdraw from combat and save a unit from archer focus fire.

I agree with Mart on this.  If a unit can throw a dagger 3 tiles, then even the weakest bow would be able to fire anywhere on all but the absolute largest of maps, making limited range pointless.  As for withdrawing from combat, if you're the attacker, you can always just not initiate the attack; defenders, OTOH, should have a difficult time withdrawing unscathed.  Besides, the only way to currently withdraw is with magic.

Withdraw to the rear of the field*

Yea I kind of like this.

Yes, range in such small maps is a bit unrealistic, but I think its acceptable to add a bit of variety in battles. (especially if its an intended feature)