Rangers? Rangers! Rangers.

[Aadill]

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

Question for rangers - Do you buy tank gear for the times you need to tank in groups? For the most part I'm geared toward DPS which makes me look even more weak when I'm asked to tank. I'm saving up cash and could potentially buy a pair of Jade Maces or Lamentations in the next week or so OR I could buy tank gear, but not both.

Buy DPS gear and /ooc rogue LFG.

Buy tank gear and end up soloing.

That's kinda where this thread is pointing.. heh. In all honestly, though, I went with as much HP as I could muster since I went Human instead of Wood Elf like most people do. I went with tank gear and never had an issue in leveling/grouping/tanking/DPSing.

[Anderdale]

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

Buy DPS gear and /ooc rogue LFG.

Buy tank gear and end up soloing.

That's kinda where this thread is pointing.. heh. In all honestly, though, I went with as much HP as I could muster since I went Human instead of Wood Elf like most people do. I went with tank gear and never had an issue in leveling/grouping/tanking/DPSing.

wow beat me to it. Seriously though, i post in /ooc rogue lfg. Usually can get a group that way. Usually no one can tell until i start healing. Btw if you use this tactic don't be wearing ivy etched or any green ranger shit.

[Fryhole]

I really wanted to start a ranger on here, because I abandoned mine back on live in favor of a druid. Looking back though, I had my reasons.

The hybrid spells are just too far behind in rank compared to their parent class.
Lower defense & weapon skill caps (this may already have been patched, or is being addressed in the future)
SoW @ 39 (this changes to 30, but come on)
40% exp penalty (@#$%)
Bad rep - easily overcome, but still
No defined role - druid & bard can track, other classes can pull, (esp w/feign death), can't wear plate, extra DPS tied to mana (unlike backstab or flying kick)
No 'big' CD ability like lay hands or harm touch

[soup]

Making fun of rangers is pretty much the most important part of the classic experience. I consider making fun of rangers to be high priority. With that said though...

Rangers can bring a lot to the table. People HORRIBLY underestimate the power of groups that use a couple "multi role" or "versatile" classes rather than just using pure classes. Rangers can also do very well in smaller groups or duo situations and can do stuff people don't really think about. For example, I have a 48 monk and have found a ranger is a GREAT partner to duo with outdoors. High DPS + SoW + snare (monk intimidation + ranger snare = fear kiting) is pretty much all you need.

It seems people are starting to lose sight of where the "make fun of rangers lol!" ends and reality begins.

[YendorLootmonkey]

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

Making fun of rangers is pretty much the most important part of the classic experience

Which is ironic because, if I recall correctly, geared-up level 50 rangers in classic were actually badass... the problems with our damage mitigation really didn't surface until post-50 in Kunark where shit hit a lot harder and the DPS gap widened substantially for the melee classes.

[quellren]

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

Which is ironic because, if I recall correctly, geared-up level 50 rangers in classic were actually badass... the problems with our damage mitigation really didn't surface until post-50 in Kunark where shit hit a lot harder and the DPS gap widened substantially for the melee classes.

This is what I remember as well. I remember a well geared Ranger doing enough DPS in SolB royals that we had to root everything down to use proximity aggro, otherwise Ranger DPS caused him to tank every fight.

There's so few rangers here on P99 I've never really been able to judge if it's the same here. Although, I grouped with Zilo in Seb and he was great... Kinda gives me hope that the rep is (somewhat) undeserved.

[soup]

either way though, rangers are gay, lolol

[baalzy]

Ranger down!

[xshayla701]

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

Good for the DT'

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Anyways, I've always thought rangers were cool, but then Kimmie went and rolled an effing ranger. I know that's not helpful, but do it!

[Dantes]

People are deathly afraid of the experience penalty, even if those fears are COMPLETELY UNFOUNDED they still will not group with a hybrid. People are stupid.