Rolling on p99 blue. Ranger of Rogue?
 

Just got back into the game, and wanted to know if rolling a ranger is a bad idea? Do people invite them into groups? or are they shunned due to their big exp penalty and lack of contribution to the group? I'd rather play a ranger then a rogue, but I know both classes will rely on groups.

I got good gear, so I'm not concern about that. I Just wanted to know if rangers are still hated on - thanks.

To an extent, yes rangers still have a rough time. But if you are a good player, play often, and make friends/get your name around you won't have problems except possibly at the higher levels.

I'm patient and willing to try. I do want to eventually raid and progress into the game fully. I just don't want to be held back.

If you're dedicated and passionate about playing a ranger than you'll be fine. Far less valued high end than rogues though I imagine, especially come velious

Ranger will be able to solo more. Rogues will be easier to get a group with. That being said, just play whatever you want to play the most. If not you'll just burn out and give up the first character

I have yet to have my ranger turned away from a group because he's a ranger. Granted he is low 30's but I doubt most people care as long as you aren't a douche. Remember too - Rangers lead the way.

Kunark is not an easy time for Rangers post 50. Velious will make a big difference...plus you'll have at least some sort of raid utility with Weaponshield. I've always played a Ranger main, so I knew what to expect. Seeing a high level Ranger is kind of cool...seeing a high level rogue is ordinary.

Wait.. rangers are swording and boarding in velious? That sounds terrible :X I want to play a DPS class. Pewpew all the way.

Swording and boarding? No. Weaponshield is an 18 second disc during which you are at 100% parry, so you take no damage. Useful for tank switches and also to start a fight with a hard to slow mob, plus lets you cast to land a bunch of aggro for the tank to taunt off you.

Only thing you are going to Melee is Green spiders someplace in Velious. Panic Animal works for fear kiting, and shooting a bow from 200 foot away 200 times to kill a light blue mob. Pretty much what a Ranger does in Velious other than track something you really can't kill face to face. And I have a Ranger.