Do you guys ever venture outside of the Ranger forum?

[Mentla]

It's horrible out there!  You see levels of anger, ignorance and stupidty that never seems to manifest in here.  I've un-subscribed to all non-Ranger / Tailor threads now.  It's just not worth it.Ranger really does attract the best sort of people I think.  We use exclamation marks and abusive language against SOE and Devs on here, but I don't remember seeing Rangers using them against Rangers.Of course, as soon as we mention DPS a wizzard pops in...........<div></div>

[Sirlutt]

Yep.  I have 9 alts.  The main 4 I am playing right now are a 37 Guardian, 25 Bruiser, 29 Zerker and 28 Pally.  Mainly the Guard and Bruiser.Guard forum is horrible, Guards really need some love, alot of them are very unhappy with the class and want either some action, or to be able to /respec to another Tank class.Bruisers are in high spirits, their class rocks.Zerkers are 50/50 really, some are happy, some are unhappy.  Personally I think they need more DPs love.  I switched from my Zerker (my original character) to my Ranger because the Zerkes DPs was just so "blah" .. i didnt feel like a Zerker.The Pally is fine, as i think pallys are on the whole.  They have an awesome agro ability that makes them my personal choice for parter for a Ranger. The Amends line not just reduces your hate, it transfers it to the Pally so the more damage you do, the more hate he gets.  In my opinion its way over powered, and someting all the tank classes need.  Or more likely, something the Guardians need a group wide version of (reduce the % alot, like down to say 5% per person).All in all though we are very lucky.  Our class is about perfect.  This scares me though, Sony has a habit of nerfing a ballanced class instead of fixing broken ones... so i am worried we will be percieved as too powerful when its in fact the other classes that need fixing, not us.<div></div>

[Taubin]

Really the only other place I check, or post in is the NGD forums.  Most of the people in there are great.  And, you don't have all the bickering about what class got nerfed and all that crap.   Other than that, NO...<div></div>

[valer]

<div></div>Not only are we Uber DPS we're Uber people in general.  You guys all rock and have been very helpful to me since I started playing again.  It seems like other classes compete against each other, whereas rangers try to help each other.

[Beldin_]

<div></div>I have 7 characters .. my 50 Fury and 50 Warlock however i haven't played since a long time and so also stopped looking into these forums. Monk forum is very nice. Dirges ... not much traffic there. Conjurer is also not bad. Brigands .. i really like the special kind of humor there <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Sulas]

I check what the Devs are writing and Testing Feedback from time to time.   But for the most part, if I am on the boards I'm here.  Oh, and my server board, but it's pretty quiet.<div></div>

[Jay]

<div></div>This forum and my server board (great peeps and a lot of good friends there) are the only ones I frequent with any regularity. I periodically look in on the guardians (glum and depressing), inquisitors (generally content, learned some good stuff there), and now bruisers (we'll see) b/c of my various alts. I also check NGD and use the Dev Tracker from time to time, if I find myself with some forum time.

[tweety1972]

<div></div>I have read in about every forrum at one time or another as i sit at work and check them, it is brutal out there some days (p.s. don't go near the test board for a while till LU19 clears test.) these and the Butcherblock are some of the best I know, then the tradeskills ones. I have learned alot here from all the rangers that dont mind helping a newb.

[brandi7920]

<div></div><p>I browse a few forums...the Ranger forums (obviously, lol) the Bruiser forums (lvl 33 bruiser alt), and the Lavastorm forums, although it's really sad that my server forum is a big ugly flamey place :smileysad: , really sad that most of the server doesn't participate on the forums due to the unpleasantness of the place.</p><p>That's really the only places that I go...other than the update and test forums.</p><p>I hate poking my head in the Lavastorm forums - I can only imagine in the wizzie or guard forums. :smileyindifferent:</p><p> </p>

[brandi7920]

<div></div>Love your new Sig Jay! :smileywink:

[Spectralmist]

<div></div><p>I scoot around a lot.  Hoar is my main (and while I have one alt, I don't play him) so as far as Adventuring Class Forums go, this is usually it.  I might drop in on another every now and then...</p><p>I also hit the Lucan Server Forum, since that's my home, and those are the people I'm in game with.</p><p>I hit the Tradeskills Forum, and the Jeweler forum.  I might hit the Alche forum occasionally.  I'm in Tradeskills more often than I am here.</p><p>I check the Newbie Yard every now and then, and offer advice when I feel I can contribute.</p><p>I drop in on the Update boards and the Testing Feedback (hopping place right now), just to see what the powers that be are doing to my game.</p><p> </p><p>Roughest, most annoying place?  Lucan server for teh win!  Some great people there, but there are also some hard feelings, and some trolls that just can't let go.  the new mods are getting quite a workout.</p><p> </p>

[Jay]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>brandi7920 wrote:<div></div>Love your new Sig Jay! :smileywink:<hr></blockquote><p>Awww, thanks hon, I'm lovin' it too. <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Berek_IronAxe]

<div></div><p>My main is a Guard and you are absolutely correct the Guardian Forum is a tough audience.  I have given up posting in there, everytime I try to offer advice to a newbie question it turns into something more ugly - I get tired of defending my class.  I come into here throw something into the mix and I get a good job, or if I am off the mark a correction but it is always positive and never a flame.  I go into the Wiz forums but it is 50/50 in there and in all honesty I do not have the class knowledge to answer any questions in there. </p><p>My Ranger Alt is now my go to when I log in but Guild duties keep me from running him as much as I want lately. </p>

[Its Da Ranger]

<div>I understand that the guardian class does have some probs, I still love grouping with them, they rawk to me, and paladins too <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div>

[Berek_IronAxe]

<div></div>You know I never have complainants when I MT and some of my main running partners is a 60 Swashie and 60 Fury.  Yep we have some issues but I do not want to bring the flames here so I will leave it there.

[merula]

<div></div><p>You should see the assassin forum... Most are [Removed for Content] because assassin's dps should be the same as a ranger's but it is not even close due to the million bow procs. Then there is the argument about the high level AoE raids. Assassin 1 says, "Why should rangers out damage us when they are sitting back away from the fight while we have to be in AoE range and get trounced by Sunchild's 5k+ heat AoE?" Assassin 2 says, "And when we joust him so we can have a chance to survive our dps goes way down. Not fair."</p><p>I love my assassin and don't really care about the numbers that much but the people on the forum do make some good points considering assassins and rangers are supposed to be the same dps.</p>

[Niuan]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>merula wrote:<div></div><p>You should see the assassin forum... Most are [Removed for Content] because assassin's dps should be the same as a ranger's but it is not even close due to the million bow procs. Then there is the argument about the high level AoE raids. Assassin 1 says, "Why should rangers out damage us when they are sitting back away from the fight while we have to be in AoE range and get trounced by Sunchild's 5k+ heat AoE?" Assassin 2 says, "And when we joust him so we can have a chance to survive our dps goes way down. Not fair."</p><p>I love my assassin and don't really care about the numbers that much but the people on the forum do make some good points considering assassins and rangers are supposed to be the same dps.</p><hr></blockquote>I agree that DPS should be close with our assasin bretheren....   AOE is not just a problem for assasins... but rogues, brigands and bards have it rough too.  Certain situations come up mostly in dungeons with adds that give us a disadvantage cause to help the group we need to get in bow range... and with only one line of stun... somtimes it is tricky obtaining that distance to be effective.

[Mentla]

<u><b>Guardians</b></u> - have been bigging them up on a descussion about SKs.  As far as I can see they are my and most other people's first choice MT.  That thread started out as an intelligent conversation that got ruined too - was actually the one that inspired me to start this topic.<u><b>Assassins</b></u> - I thought you guys were about level with us.  News to me.  How far behind us are you?  Are you T1?<div></div>

[Gailstryd]

<div>I cruise a lot of the boards but some of my favorite areas beyond Rangerdom include the History and Lore boards (i love that lore man), SK boards are enjoyable nother class there with a lot of peeps in it for the class not the advantages, and I get a hoot out of the KoS forums hehe though they are rampant and really should be avoided lol.  I dev track and skim just about anything I think I would have an interest in.  About once a month I buckle down and read about the first page of everything on all the forums and then I mark all as read to clear up whats new in vain hopes of trying to keep on top of everything.  I really love the Butcherblock forums too hehe I mean where else do you find wolverine vs. spiderman debates lol.</div>

[Mentla]

Spider-senses and wall crawling keep him out of ranger of the claws.  He can just throw rocks at him then if he wants.  No contest.  <span>:smileywink:Now the Hulk on the other hand......</span><div></div>

[Fireshad]

No way, Wolverine would destroy Spiderman.  All he would have to do is get one claw on him and spidey is done.  Plus, spiderman cant really do anything that would hurt Wolverine enough so that the regen wouldnt be able to come into play.  Wolverine = best super hero ever.<div></div>

[Mentla]

Please, he's just a glorified brawler.  Spider sense ftw mate.  Web his hands together, then see him use the claws.  The runt doesn't even have super strength (or he shouldn't, depends how bad the hack is writing that week) so he can't break the webbing.  Could pick him up and drown him if he wanted.<div></div>

[kitcabood]

<div></div><div>I agree that Rangers seem like a better than average bunch - but then, I guess - as a Ranger - I'm probably biased! :smileywink:</div><div> </div><div>I read significantly more than I post - but I tend to mostly follow the artisan forums for my tradeskills, along with Ranger & recently, Illusionist.  I also keep an eye on the up-dates both here & on Test & and on the feedback on Test.  Plus our server forum of course - but as it's a European one that doesn't take much watching!</div><div> </div><div>As for Spiderman versus Wolverine - only really familiar with the first two films featuring them both - but I seem to remember that they were able to coat Wolverine's entire skeleton in whatever super-metal it was - I think I'd put my cash on him rather than Spiderman.  Wolverine may be easier to catch but he'd be a heck of a lot harder to kill.</div><div> </div><div>Kitcaboodle</div><div>Splitpaw</div>

[Mentla]

Channel was a little unpleasant yesterday - just a bunch of people saying "Oo, my stats are like, TOTALLY so high!"  Someone said it was like a d*** measuring contest at which point I think I ended the conversation  <span>:smileywink:</span>Webs his claws, picks him up, throws him off the top of the Chrysler building, goes home chucks a mix into MJ.  End of story.<div></div>

[Jay]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Mentla wrote:Channel was a little unpleasant yesterday - just a bunch of people saying "Oo, my stats are like, TOTALLY so high!"  Someone said it was like a d*** measuring contest at which point I think I ended the conversation  <span>:smileywink:</span>Webs his claws, picks him up, throws him off the top of the Chrysler building, goes home chucks a mix into MJ.  End of story.<div></div><hr></blockquote><p>RE: WorldRanger... that's unfortunate. Most of our high-end brethren aren't the bragging sort, and there are enough of us concerned citizens that we can usually [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] that kind of thing in the bud, but it still happens from time to time. Totally counter to the intended purpose and (IMO) the spirit of our community, but some degree of competition is unavoidable among the less mature players.</p><p>RE: Spidey vs. Wolverine... ROFL, nice job Rhanin, way to start the whole discussion anew over here. LOL!! I knew that one would spark some interesting points when I started it on the server forum, and here we go again, hehehe... <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Teksun]

Heh, If you notice them bragging a lot on Worldranger, just make a comment ('how l33t of you' comes to mind) and ignore it. It works on the forums, it SHOULD work there <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[Jay]

<div></div>I usually just drop a "Sounds like you're trying to compensate for something" and hope that does the trick. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Cuz really, it's never our lovely ranger sisters bragging, is it?

[Cron]

<div><span><blockquote><hr>Jay42 wrote:<div></div>I usually just drop a "Sounds like you're trying to compensate for something" and hope that does the trick. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Cuz really, it's never our lovely ranger sisters bragging, is it?<hr></blockquote>I gave up on the channel about two weeks ago.  Tex will probably remember that I commented to him about it.  Everytime I would look in on it, someone was telling another one that they were stupid for ____ because it just doesn't work.  People shouldn't be looked down upon because they got an upgrade but it wasn't as good as yours.  I love to go in and show my recent find to get a grats, not to brag.  I imagine others do as well.  To have someone stomp on your testicles over it is just plain stupid.  It was a great idea Jay, but like all things, the kiddies took it over and ruined it.  Some of these guys should be playing assassins for their personalities.</span></div>

[Jay]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Cronon wrote:<div><span>It was a great idea Jay, but like all things, the kiddies took it over and ruined it.  Some of these guys should be playing assassins for their personalities.</span></div><hr></blockquote><p>Eh, nobody ruined anything for me, brother. I'm still enjoying the channel and I don't see the behavior you're referring to any more often than before. Did the ranger motto turn into "when the going gets tough, turn tail and run" while I was away? <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> And don't knock assassins, man, that's low-class. LOL you're gonna make Caej cry.</p>

[Cron]

<div><span><blockquote><hr>Jay42 wrote:<div></div><blockquote><hr>Cronon wrote:<div><span>It was a great idea Jay, but like all things, the kiddies took it over and ruined it.  Some of these guys should be playing assassins for their personalities.</span></div><hr></blockquote><p>Eh, nobody ruined anything for me, brother. I'm still enjoying the channel and I don't see the behavior you're referring to any more often than before. Did the ranger motto turn into "when the going gets tough, turn tail and run" while I was away? <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> And don't knock assassins, man, that's low-class. LOL you're gonna make Caej cry.</p><hr></blockquote>I got enough things to expend my energy on than someone else's negativity.  And the assassin comment was from a roleplay aspect because some of these guys are just plain evil with their comments.  Where is Caej anyway?  I haven't seen him in guild in a really long time.</span></div>

[Mentla]

<span><blockquote><hr>Jay42 wrote:<div></div>I usually just drop a "Sounds like you're trying to compensate for something" and hope that does the trick. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Cuz really, it's never our lovely ranger sisters bragging, is it?<hr></blockquote>I belive my method did the trick.  They were saying how high their stats were.  Someone said it had turned into a d*** measuring contest and I wrote the following:"Feeling really depressed listening to this as my stats are so low  <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />"then after a few seconds followed with:"Got a massive c**k though"Seemed to bring to a timely conclusion talk of stats....</span><div></div>

[Sulas]

I leave the chat window open more and more.  I'm usually too busy to follow along, but comments like Mentla's are why I remain.And to be honest, the content of the channel isn't why I come.  I come to see brethren.  I think we've all been in a conversation that devolved into inane chatter.  It's all part of the dialogue (and it's OK to try to steer it back to civility).<div></div>

[Jay]

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Cronon wrote:<div><span>I got enough things to expend my energy on than someone else's negativity.  And the assassin comment was from a roleplay aspect because some of these guys are just plain evil with their comments.  Where is Caej anyway?  I haven't seen him in guild in a really long time.</span></div><hr></blockquote><p>Then by all means, expend your energy elsewhere, that's anyone's prerogative. Participation in the ranger channel was never mandatory, I just created it as a communication tool for those that felt like using it. If you don't, then don't. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Dunno about Caej, I haven't seen him in a while. I'll ask Axel (his brother) if I remember to later tonight.</p>

[Jay]

<div></div><blockquote><p></p><hr>Mentla wrote:<p><span>I belive my method did the trick.  They were saying how high their stats were.  Someone said it had turned into a d*** measuring contest and I wrote the following:"Feeling really depressed listening to this as my stats are so low  <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />"then after a few seconds followed with:"Got a massive c**k though"Seemed to bring to a timely conclusion talk of stats....</span></p><hr></blockquote>OMG that's good... that's really good. Well played! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />