He said archers were the elite athletes of the Tudor age, requiring great skill and strength to fire up to 12 arrows a minute, holding a heavy bow in one arm.

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How do those requiring effort, skill and imagination differ from jazzed-up everyday pursuits?

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Its only a matter of time before motion sensors take the stage as a more realistic experience requiring you to have skill that involves more than your 2 thumbs.

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