Scout question !

Zhern · 09-24-2006, 07:47 PM

Hello guys.

I am about to start an alt scout class.

I have one quetion, which scout class is all around better in a group?

I was thinking going Troubador. But didnt know if that would be the best choice.

Since I know nothing about scouts.

And just about every board has negatives about their class.

Oh second question, when did the scout forum leave? I couldn't find it.

Gareorn · 09-24-2006, 08:42 PM

For grouping, all scout classes are pretty good. It really depends on what you want to bring to the table. Predators bring some of the best DPS in the game, while Bards are really good buffers and debuffers. Rogues have a nice combination of DPS and utility. All scouts are usually welcome in groups.

Judist · 09-25-2006, 06:00 AM

Assasins/Rangers are DPS scouts

Troubs/Dirge are utility scouts

Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both

If you plan on getting to T7 asap to do some raiding or want to be in a raid guild try getting an idea of which class is needed most on your server. You can search the guild recruit window for what scout classes they want most. You can even try /who for lvl-70 scouts on your server and pick the scout thats not abundant.

I did this when picking a priest alt (defiler) and because of the lack of good high-end defilers I've been offered positions in most of the raid guilds without asking.

IMO all scouts are fun and useful in their own ways so it comes down to if your gonna be needed in end-game or not.

Blarth · 09-25-2006, 08:27 AM

I could be wrong on this but i believe the "scout" forums disappeared after LU19 when they banished subclasses to hell and instead made you start out as the class you wanted to be.

Jay · 09-25-2006, 09:03 PM

Blarth wrote:
I could be wrong on this but i believe the "scout" forums disappeared after LU19 when they banished subclasses to hell and instead made you start out as the class you wanted to be.

That's correct. Which was actually too bad, IMO, b/c the pre-20 change didn't erase the commonality among all classes in a single archetype.

Rahmn · 09-26-2006, 11:06 PM

I would say Brigand or Dirge, currently the 2 most desireable scouts. However, EOF and the associated AP's are around the corner....

KniteShayd · 09-27-2006, 12:43 AM

BeatinGuts wrote:

Assasins/Rangers are DPS scouts /agree

Troubs(magic buffers with INT buffs; magic and mental dmg)...

Dirge(Melee buffers with melee DPS boosting capabilities; Posin and Disease DMG) are utility scouts /agree

Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both /disagree, while Rogues do have more utility than rangers, they are melee DPS focused where Preds are Ranged DPS focused.

Jay · 09-27-2006, 06:59 PM

KniteShayd wrote:

Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both /disagree, while Rogues do have more utility than rangers, they are melee DPS focused where Preds are Ranged DPS focused.

I think he meant that rogues are a balance of DPS and utility, not comparing anything to rangers.

Though in the current state of the game, it's hard for me not to see rogues as having a "best of both worlds" situation.

09-24-2006, 07:47 PM	#1
Zhern Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 167	Hello guys. I am about to start an alt scout class. I have one quetion, which scout class is all around better in a group? I was thinking going Troubador. But didnt know if that would be the best choice. Since I know nothing about scouts. And just about every board has negatives about their class. Oh second question, when did the scout forum leave? I couldn't find it. __________________ If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

09-24-2006, 08:42 PM	#2
Gareorn Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,144	For grouping, all scout classes are pretty good. It really depends on what you want to bring to the table. Predators bring some of the best DPS in the game, while Bards are really good buffers and debuffers. Rogues have a nice combination of DPS and utility. All scouts are usually welcome in groups. __________________ Leader of the vast right-wing conspiricy... Hiding from the world's smartest woman in a bunker under a Hooter's restaurant.

09-25-2006, 08:27 AM	#4
Blarth Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 48	I could be wrong on this but i believe the "scout" forums disappeared after LU19 when they banished subclasses to hell and instead made you start out as the class you wanted to be. __________________

09-25-2006, 09:03 PM	#5
Jay General Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,137	Blarth wrote: I could be wrong on this but i believe the "scout" forums disappeared after LU19 when they banished subclasses to hell and instead made you start out as the class you wanted to be. That's correct. Which was actually too bad, IMO, b/c the pre-20 change didn't erase the commonality among all classes in a single archetype. __________________

09-26-2006, 11:06 PM	#6
Rahmn Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 133	I would say Brigand or Dirge, currently the 2 most desireable scouts. However, EOF and the associated AP's are around the corner.... __________________ Vertigo, Everfrost Ranger Merry Christmas!!!

09-25-2006, 06:00 AM	#3
Judist Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 432	Assasins/Rangers are DPS scouts Troubs/Dirge are utility scouts Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both If you plan on getting to T7 asap to do some raiding or want to be in a raid guild try getting an idea of which class is needed most on your server. You can search the guild recruit window for what scout classes they want most. You can even try /who for lvl-70 scouts on your server and pick the scout thats not abundant. I did this when picking a priest alt (defiler) and because of the lack of good high-end defilers I've been offered positions in most of the raid guilds without asking. IMO all scouts are fun and useful in their own ways so it comes down to if your gonna be needed in end-game or not.

09-27-2006, 12:43 AM	#7
KniteShayd Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,190	BeatinGuts wrote: Assasins/Rangers are DPS scouts /agree Troubs(magic buffers with INT buffs; magic and mental dmg)... Dirge(Melee buffers with melee DPS boosting capabilities; Posin and Disease DMG) are utility scouts /agree Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both /disagree, while Rogues do have more utility than rangers, they are melee DPS focused where Preds are Ranged DPS focused.

09-27-2006, 06:59 PM	#8
Jay General Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,137	KniteShayd wrote: Swashy/Brigands are a balance between the both /disagree, while Rogues do have more utility than rangers, they are melee DPS focused where Preds are Ranged DPS focused. I think he meant that rogues are a balance of DPS and utility, not comparing anything to rangers. Though in the current state of the game, it's hard for me not to see rogues as having a "best of both worlds" situation. __________________