Marksman or Bowmaster

Let the OP make his own damn choice. Statements like "you will regret doing such and such are unfounded and simply confuse the person asking the question. They are merely an outlet for expressing biased opinions without helping the decision-making process. The OP has been leaning towards making a MM and will most likely end up doing so, there is no need to make (him?) start out the character with the impression that he is inferior before even starting his build.

Maple is not like balanced games. The game clearly favors one class over another. If it didn't the archmages and bishops would be the best of friends, just like how shadowers and NLs are. The only reason to play an 'inferior' class is because you like playing it, regardless of how weak it may be. If you like freezing things, knock yourself out.