I'm not smart enough to be the 1st to think pf this, but I couldn't find anything with a search. Also, I'm not enough of an optimizationist to crunch the numbers on if this would make a difference, but here goes...
Could a standard archer build (fighter) for instance, just enough levels of Alchemist to get 2 vestigial arms, follow the 2 weapon fighting tree, and be able to fire 2 composite longbows?
You would need the two weapon fighting feat, but yeah you could dual wield longbows. I'm not sure how viable it would be, but you can certainly do it.
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Why stop at two bows?
A Synthesist can get as many arms as he likes. Only problem is his dexterity would be lacking - but hopefully quantity would overcome quality. A bipedal half-elf synthesist could have 14 arms by level 8, which means 7 bows.
I know, I know, we are all sick of synthesist summoners.
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The Limbs evolution states that:
The eidolon does not gain any additional natural attacks for an additional pair of arms, but it can take other evolutions that add additional attacks (such as claws or a slam)
That's always the way that I've understood it. The eidolon doesn't automatically get natural attacks (i.e. punches), but it can wield weapons to get extra attacks.
It's a lot of effort for flavor. A single-bow user will shoot just as many arrows.
If you can stack them...
TWF Line, Rapid Shot, & Many Shot. Yowza.
If you can stack them...
TWF Line, Rapid Shot, & Many Shot. Yowza.
Rapid shot adds one attack. Many shot adds one arrow to your first attack.
Shooting a dozen bows doesn't change that.
IIRC a Fighter at level 20 can get:
Highest B.A.B.: 3 Shots; one modfied by Many Shot.
Second B.A.B.: 2 Shots
Third B.A.B.: 2 Shots
Fourth B.A.B.: 1 Shot
Please tell me I missed something...