Return Of The King (ranger)

[Sparkin]

Root isn't a very high aggro spell, so if you had aggro problems with the proc I'd guess they were moreso from the damage. But yeah, up to level 30 isn't a great sample size. Nobody used EBS's back in original anyways because snare broke root and no snare made trains.

Anyways, the ebony sword isn't the top ranger dungeon-obtainable weapon, nor is the Yak. Its the EBW, which has no aggro proc.

Earthcaller proc had some aggro issues, but it wasn't nearly as bad as you're making it out to be (not that you'd know well starting a ranger in Luclin.) Most rangers used their epic main 95% of the time from Kunark to Velious until they got primal or better to replace it. I mostly considered the proc a boon in exp groups cause if you landed the proc you could tank any exp mobs anyways until the tank got aggro back (if you even drew aggro in the first place). Thats assuming I wasn't tanking anyways for the exp group which I did often.

It wasn't preferable for raiding cause yeah it could draw you unwanted aggro on a boss once in a while. But raiding wasn't that big a part of the game back then anyways, so it wasn't a big deal. If you were willing to accept the fact that the proc might get you killed on a raid very rarely, you'd have seen that it was actually useful even on raids. There were rare times when shamans had trouble landing slow on bosses where rangers managed to get earthcall procs on. That's more useful than any amount of dps you could do (within reason).

Overall, the ranger epic was easily one of the best. Both weapons were used much longer than those of most other classes. I situationally used EC until like the 10th or 11th expansion when I finally quit for good.

[Cyph]

The XP penalty is something I never really understood the purpose of, not for classes anyway. Regarding the lack of tanks on the server, I've noticed that too, as I usually end up tanking for the group (let's hope this isn't the case later on [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.])

[Retan]

OMG... when you left Ayonae Ro the whole server fell apart (figuratively) I am soooo glad you came back. I will be your shamaness again if you will have me. Is the whole A-team coming back as well? I see Emmdano, wasn't the Paladin named Luidas Hannibal, and there was a monk name Katrash or something? I'm so excited, I cant wait to see you guys again, toodles for now loverboy =) [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Duuvyenx]

I would not dream of anyone else buffing me =) I have not spoken with the rest of the team yet, but once they find out about this project, i'm sure we will hit it in full force. Katraz was our monk. Goodbye for now my lil tundra rose.

[Lill-Leif]

Im thinking of creating ranger, they seem like a fun class to play. For how long can I solo with EBS and some standard chain armor?

[Bubbles]

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

Im thinking of creating ranger, they seem like a fun class to play. For how long can I solo with EBS and some standard chain armor?

*giggles*

[RKromwell]

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

Im thinking of creating ranger, they seem like a fun class to play. For how long can I solo with EBS and some standard chain armor?

If you fight non-casters, you can solo for a long time. NPC Casters will hurt you so bad...

[Sparkin]

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

Im thinking of creating ranger, they seem like a fun class to play. For how long can I solo with EBS and some standard chain armor?

I recommend using a PGT for soloing 10-15+ or so. You can't beat the proc at those levels with any amount of damage, it really makes it a relative breeze. Its still a decent proc for soloing in the high teens but the returns start to diminish then.