How to Ranger

[dag86]

Please help me understand more about how to play a ranger.

Will there ever be a time I'm expected to sit back and shoot at mobs or is it mostly just for pulling?

1h or 2h?

Any utility I'm expected to bring to a group?

and most important of all, is playing a ranger on this server even a good idea?

I'm not very familiar with the class, but so far being able to track is a lot of fun and I like using melee weapons instead of casting, so it seemed like a good choice.