No archery @ close range!
Well, I think the title says it all. I find it quite unrealistic in ADOM that you can still calmly (more or less :)) reload your bow and fire while a big ugly troll is whacking you. Bows and crossbows aren't like that anyways. They are deadly at long range, but good luck using them in a brawl. While we're here, I think crossbows should be given 1 turn reload time, and in turn they'd be stronger - bows and crossbows are different but in ADOM this difference is hardly shown.
(Of course, this may require balance measures, but still.)