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HeRaw,

It's more the precedence that it and the wizards at will magic Missle set.

The wizard 1/2 on a "miss" is dealing with elemental forces and it is a per day limit rather than an every round it happens regardless. 

I'm all for good fighter mechanics.  I just don't agree that this is one.  I know your reasoning and I don't think this power is the answer to your concerns.  Check "why fight the fighter" for some really go discussion on how to fix the fighter class rather than defending this one mechanic because it is all fighters have at present.

Thank you for your spirit of compromise.  I look forward to seeing your ideas on how to make the fighter better, gods know he needs it.

I actually loved the drunk fighting example - it makes me want to play a slayer who ocassionally closes his eyes just to psyche out the opponents.   It perfectly captures the mad martigan feel - he so outclassed the mooks, he didn't need to be sober.   

Can someone tell me why the ranged part of it bothers them?  I get that improvised weapons as kobolds is a broken rule, DoM or not.   But, given that, why is a slayer who never misses with an axe different than a slayer who never misses with a bow?   Or is it specifically that people shouldn't be as good with improvised weapons?   
If the concern is the validity of firing into combat, and knowing you won't hit an ally, I guess I get it.  Never really liked the friendly fire rule, I get that it happens in real combat, but I like my games a bit more fantasy book, where legolas doesn't accidentally shoot Gimli.    But, for those who like that rule, would allowing for the risk of both hitting an ally and doing auto damage ruin your sense of immersion?   I'd envision It as a accidental trick shot - glancing off an enemy to bury itself into an ally.   They are, after all, in close quarters by definition.   
Other than ranged limitation ( which puzzles me ), i think the disadvantage rule is perhaps a bit much.
I can see the argument that it shouldn't work with too many disadvantages, but a single disadvantage, like drunk?   That seems fine - plenty of boxers are dangerous still when disoriented due to head injury, so seems reasonable they'd be dangerous when drunk.   
But, if we're having civil arguements over balance (too strong for level 1, too string without exemption for disadvantages), we can avoid some of the less valuable conversation threads ("just ban it" or "just don't use it in your game", both of which are non-value-add)

That is why I am using this thread to try and foster compromise.  The title draws in both sides strongest supporters.

If we can compromise then anyone can.

The ranged weapon has the drawback of not being multiple swings to achieve the attack.   Trick shots are something that should be an option for ranged but why then is that ability given to the melee brute?

They should be separate mechanics to show specialized training. 

I don't at all see the reason to build in high skill level mechanics on low level builds.

Does ranged weapon that "hits" actually connect? If so does a warrior with 200 HP become a living pin cushion when attacked by archers?  If so, then I would say you have bigger realism issues on your hand than 3 damage on a miss. If not, then HP is abstract enough for you that 3 damage on a miss should be fine.

Note: I do not like the slayer theme DoM. I think it is boring and lacks creativity. I also do not like the idea of a missed attack dropping an enemy. I would have preferred that they gave the slayer some cool abilities instead of MOAR DAMAGE!!!  I do not have a problem with DoM existing from a realism standpoint though.

Just a side note. I'm still following the thread but am keeping my gob shut so no one else becomes offended with the knights of W.T.F. I promised to not respond toward this subject again and I will keep that promise. I just wanted to say I like the way that all the current posters are working together toward a comprimise. "We are the knights of W.T.F. and we want a better game." keep going Lads and Lasses!