There's something about this thread that really gets to me. I've tried to resist posting anything about it, but each time i read through it, it just grates on my nerves.
For starters, Akient, i dont agree with any of your posts. I also read the complaints you make re: PvP mechanics and notice your style of play and see things you should be doing, but don't to counter the problems you encounter. I would suggest part of the problem is your style of play and how you've setup your AA line. I would also suggest to fully understand ALL CA available to you and use them at the appropriate times ... we have some very nice (often neglected) CAs that can really make a big difference in any situation.
Secondly, taking parses to show the problem as you describe it, wont help, because that problem doesn't exist. In every situation, soloing, grouping or raiding .. rangers are still very good to great and are still T1 DPS. I've got no doubt about that, nor do a few other high end rangers. Sure, rangers need to work harder then other classes to reach high DPS levels, and our DPS is also more subjective to our equipment and group setup then other classes .. but in my experience, rangers are almost where they need to be. We need very few, minor changes to bring us to the same level as assassins.
(and even then, only the best assassin players, best equiped and those who put in 100% effort will beat an equivalent ranger)
Re: AA lines, they are there to be used in a way that suits an individuals style of play. There's only 3 realisticly useful AA setups that rangers might use .. each valid. Improve our already existing strengths, overcome our existing weaknesses, or a balance between the 2. I would suggest you rethink your AA setup based on your complaints.
Rangers were nerfed badly with the last expansion, but minor fixes since then brought us back to T1 a long time ago. There's simply too much evidence against your arguments to suggest rangers are still nerfed, need major changes and are not T1 DPS.
Message Edited by Gerdos on 09-20-2006 01:24 PM