What's the point of playing Ranger?

[Jimjam]

Originally Posted by Gugg [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Et tu brute?

Well first of all, a Knight in full plate being just as good with a bow as a bow specialist is up to 75 skill is dumb.

Warriors and Rogues having the same skill level as a bow specialist is also dumb.

"Special" double attack bonus at 50? Why is double attack considered "special" when it comes to bows? Ranged attacks should get double attacks from a young age just like melee weapons.

Trueshot: L55, 2 min every 72 min. How often can Rogue Backstab and from what level?

Compared to melee weapons, high level bows are rare, difficult to get and costly and the low level ones are very, very slow....and Warriors + Rogues have the sameskill level.

The EQ Ranger has a bow and arrow graphic and so do Tolkiens Rangers.

Plenty of warriors historically were archers. Eq lore is they are masters of all weapon types.

Class icon doesn’t mean main dps option either.

Are we really arguing warrior should dps through bash and paladins through headbutt?

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[Gugg]

Originally Posted by Jimjam [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Plenty of warriors historically were archers. Eq lore is they are masters of all weapon types.

Class icon doesn’t mean main dps option either.

Are we really arguing warrior should dps through bash and paladins through headbutt?

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The plate helm with angelic wings and holy book would indicate a righteous knight.

The sword and shield would indicate a gladiator.

The dagger would indicate backstabber.

The bow, arrow and quiver graphic would indicate what? In Jimjam's world, a ballerina.

The Ranger text on the character creation screen talks about deadly ranged attacks and how the Ranger's bow is a welcome addition to a group adding a good deal of damage. It also mentions how Rangers can hunt solo.