Ranger or Monk?

[webrunner5]

I am not saying again I hate Rangers. I have one on here, EQMac. Sleeper and Live. I know what they can do. I had a dual epic one one live in 2001.

They just are gimped as hell on here and you guys know it. Without AA's they sort of suck. Endless Quiver AA made a hell of a difference on them. But that isn't happening here. I never turn one down on here in a group but they are not the top choice anyone is looking for either.

Being a Ranger or a Wizard is a sucky way to go on this server. And you are not ever going to tell me as a assist melee in a group they are going to be a BIG TIME dps machine. They will close to a Warrior DPS and that is that. Not going to cast damage spells and crap. Will snare and that is it mostly on mobs. Which is THEIR job to do.

[Lojik]

Originally Posted by webrunner5 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Being a Ranger or a Wizard is a sucky way to go on this server..

wat

[Lanuven]

Originally Posted by webrunner5 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am not saying again I hate Rangers. I have one on here, EQMac. Sleeper and Live. I know what they can do. I had a dual epic one one live in 2001.

They just are gimped as hell on here and you guys know it. Without AA's they sort of suck. Endless Quiver AA made a hell of a difference on them. But that isn't happening here. I never turn one down on here in a group but they are not the top choice anyone is looking for either.

Being a Ranger or a Wizard is a sucky way to go on this server. And you are not ever going to tell me as a assist melee in a group they are going to be a BIG TIME dps machine. They will close to a Warrior DPS and that is that. Not going to cast damage spells and crap. Will snare and that is it mostly on mobs. Which is THEIR job to do.

I've come to realize now from your post that you really have no idea what you're talking about. First off stop comparing rangers from live to other classes based on AA's. We are a Kunark era server and everything else is beyond the point I think you are trying to make.

Short and sweet, rangers do as much dps as warriors or monks with equivalent gear, plus have beneficial spells to enhance the group overall. You don't invite a ranger to the group because you want the best dps, or the best cc, you invite the ranger to balance the shitty group makeup you already have and he/she balances it out.

[webrunner5]

You are crazy as hell to think a Ranger is going to do as much DPS as a Monk. Good God Man.

[spoils]

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

I've come to realize now from your post that you really have no idea what you're talking about. First off stop comparing rangers from live to other classes based on AA's. We are a Kunark era server and everything else is beyond the point I think you are trying to make.

Short and sweet, rangers do as much dps as warriors or monks with equivalent gear, plus have beneficial spells to enhance the group overall. You don't invite a ranger to the group because you want the best dps, or the best cc, you invite the ranger to balance the shitty group makeup you already have and he/she balances it out.

must be comparing a vp geared tmo ranger to a 45 <BDATakenDivinity> monk

[fadetree]

I agree with web on this one; equally geared, a ranger is not going to consistently outdamage a monk unless the monk is bad. Then again, monks can't snare, DS, heal, or root, so it evens out.

[dancingclown22]

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

If it makes a difference, I mostly solo due to playing odd hours. Thanks for any tips.

If you are mostly soloing, why bother with either of those classes?

[bigsykedaddy]

Monks are WAY better than Rangers... Rangers are the worst class on this server.

[Klaq]

Originally Posted by dancingclown22 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you are mostly soloing, why bother with either of those classes?

Because its fun, and both of them (well the Monk anyway) are very different than what I played on live (Chanter, Druid).

So I've gone with the Monk, and he seems to be able to solo quite well. Will probably mess with the Ranger more post-Velious.

Now I'm working on the Monk's epic - got my purple headband (the old fashioned way), the Raster Idol, the Red Sash, and now trying to find someone who can sell loot rights or mq for Targin's drop in SolB (Code of Zan Fi). Then I'll have the first robe.

Then I'll need the pipes to get my RotWF. :/

[webrunner5]

Just to piss you guys off I am going to start playing my Ranger again. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I have seen the light.

I REALLY do like a Ranger, really. They do bring a lot to the table both solo and grouped.