Benry
03-04-2005, 04:57 AM
<DIV> <P><FONT color=#ffffff size=2>Sometimes I think the stupidity of the developers knows no bounds.<SPAN> </SPAN>A couple of weeks ago the patch notes stated that the duration of the Steady Aim ranged buff was increased to 15 minutes.<SPAN> </SPAN>But what really happened? NOTHING.</FONT></P> <P><SPAN><FONT color=#ffffff>As a level 36 Ranger I cannot comment on Focus Fire but I can definitely say that the state of Steady/Take Aim is deplorable.<SPAN> </SPAN>The fact that they didn’t actually do what they claimed in the Feb. 17th patch notes with Steady Aim aside, why the hell didn’t they increase Take Aim and Focus Fire along side it since they’re supposed to be the upgrades?<SPAN> </SPAN>Even worse, why does Take Aim claim to increase ranged in its description like it should but instead buffs your bow skill? I just don’t see any intelligent reason to have a buff that increases our bow skills.<SPAN> </SPAN>A temporary skill boost to use a better weapon just doesn’t make any sense.<SPAN> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><FONT color=#ffffff>Once/If they fix the problems with those 2 abilities, or 3 since I wouldn’t be surprised that Focus Fire is screwed as well, I’m of the opinion that they should just eliminate the timer and require them to use 2 concentration bars.<SPAN> </SPAN>Blade Flurry + Steady/Take Aim/Focus Fire = all 5 bars of concentration with the standard 12hr timer.<SPAN> </SPAN>Otherwise, what is the point of even having that bar as rangers if we don’t even have enough abilities to fill it up?</FONT></SPAN></P><SPAN><FONT color=#ffffff>As much as I would love to expand my rant to include all the other issues that plague my beloved Ranger, I figure its better to keep the focus on these issues…for now.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>