Ranger solo

[thebutthat]

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

Well hate mini's are locked down fairly commonly by Awakened 3-4man crew, because twats. So chances of a hate stone thingy aren't good.

Can confirm this is rubbish. Not in A/A, probably did 4-5 hate runs this last few weks, no A/A clearing minis. Just us filthy casual try hards.

[Darguth]

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

Its too bad you are being forced to solo. I would recommend joining the red server and enjoying the huge xp bonus with an additional bonuses applied for groups. There are always powerleveling groups going on and most people reach lvl 46 in their first week and start raiding their second week.

On blue you wouldn't be able to reach 46 by christmas soloing on a ranger.

I can honestly say I play EQ to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. I'm not being "forced" to solo, I just want the option when I can only jump on for an hour or two and getting a group just isn't economical or respectful to other players.

[Darguth]

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

For a ranger you can panic animals in everfrost until 30ish. After that you can move to velious and fear kite walrus or other animals you can find. Rangers are not a very good solo class.

That's great you like the journey or whatever. For me, I would much rather be killing dragons and getting fat loots with all my pals than fear kiting animals in an empty classic zone by myself.

To each their own, but I think you're misrepresenting my intent/question. I don't intend to fear-kite animals solo to 60.

[Darguth]

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

I think your intent to solo for xp at all on a ranger is foolish.

I can't commit to 2+ hour play sessions every time I log in, yet I want to play a Ranger because I like them. Often getting to a zone, getting a group, clearing to a camp, etc. will eat up 30-60 minutes. That's all the time I have some week nights. I'd still like to be able to play though, so I might fear-kite for an escape to a fantasy world and then go dunjun spelunking when I have longer play sessions.

If you can suggest a more meaningful way to advance in EQ *as a Ranger* in short play sessions, I'd be interested to hear advice.

[Cecily]

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

I think your intent to solo for xp at all on a ranger is foolish. Your only two options are to fear kite animals or to fill up all your bags with arrows every time you want to kill one mob.

You're a pretty bad source of advice and input on these boards. I personally face tanked my ranger to 60 before Velious.

[Ciroco]

It's certainly faster than bow kiting. Swarmcaller and chloro make soloing somewhat viable post-50.