User blog comment:Leolab/Ancient User Tourney, Round 4: Ganzorig (Wass) v Tiberius Proditus (EA)/@comment-5232784-20160608032816/@comment-4661256-20160608041045

No, Tiberius wouldn't try a long ranged attack with a plumbata against a bow, that would be stupid. The plumbata has way less range and way less stopping power. It's more practical because it is more portable and can be used more easily at a closer distance, but Tiberius most certainly isn't winding up his throwing arm as soon as the fight commences, especially not when he doesn't even start with that weapon equipped.