Positive aspects of being a ranger

TwistedFaith · 06-14-2006, 08:42 PM

In contrast to some of my earlier posts which I still stand by by the way, here's some positive aspects of being a ranger.Top of the list has to go with mentoring. Yes every class can mentor but a well kitted out ranger with masters/adept3's and 50 AA's is a killing machine when we mentor down. Screw tanks, screw healers, load up on the arrows and get to work.Like I said i'm planning on playing some new classes and intend to duel box and powerlevel them, believe me my ranger will come in VERY handy for this.2nd positive has to go with how cool ranger tend to look when perched on top of a rock and raining down arrows onto mobs.3rd positive, the less DPS we do the less wannabe rangers you'll see. Weird but I dont like to see too many of my class running around.

Jay · 06-14-2006, 08:51 PM

I still like just the most basic aspect of it - firing arrows with a cool longbow. I think one niche they could fit us in would be the concept of 'accuracy,' and that could manifest itself in several ways, from specific debuffs (move speed, attack speed, offensive skills, casting skills) linked to targeted areas to different damage types (skills that enchant your arrows for a short duration to deliver cold dmg, etc) or different ways of delivering damage. Accuracy could be a good concept to re-design us around, b/c we should be the only class capable of putting an arrow thru and apple at 50 yards. I also think we should be able to fire a bow further than anyone else, but that's just me.

Anyway... I still like being a scout, though it'd be nice if stealth still meant something. I like moving around in combat and sneaking. I like delivering big physical damage, especially in the role of artillery. The concept hasn't lost its appeal to me, but the implementation is falling short of where I'd like to see it in this particular game.

TwistedFaith · 06-14-2006, 08:56 PM

Jay42 wrote:
I still like just the most basic aspect of it - firing arrows with a cool longbow. I think one niche they could fit us in would be the concept of 'accuracy,' and that could manifest itself in several ways, from specific debuffs (move speed, attack speed, offensive skills, casting skills) linked to targeted areas to different damage types (skills that enchant your arrows for a short duration to deliver cold dmg, etc) or different ways of delivering damage. Accuracy could be a good concept to re-design us around, b/c we should be the only class capable of putting an arrow thru and apple at 50 yards. I also think we should be able to fire a bow further than anyone else, but that's just me.
Anyway... I still like being a scout, though it'd be nice if stealth still meant something. I like moving around in combat and sneaking. I like delivering big physical damage, especially in the role of artillery. The concept hasn't lost its appeal to me, but the implementation is falling short of where I'd like to see it in this particular game.

Accuracy seems a cool concept, I really think rangers like you said should be the kings of ranged attacks and basically no class should come close.I'd also love to see enchanted arrows being brought in, similar to posions and of course being a crafter I would like them crafter made.I read once that crossbows were in the beta, whilst not quite rangeresque maybe allow rangers to only use bows and have assasins using crossbows would be pretty cool.

J4k · 06-14-2006, 10:18 PM

there are no positive aspects. /delete now

BSbon · 06-14-2006, 10:31 PM

we get really cool tiger pets. yeah they tend to be a little snarky at times but i still like mine. SMILEY

Jayad · 06-15-2006, 12:07 AM

Errr miracle arrow is about the only thing that comes to mind.

06-14-2006, 08:51 PM	#2
Jay General Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,137	I still like just the most basic aspect of it - firing arrows with a cool longbow. I think one niche they could fit us in would be the concept of 'accuracy,' and that could manifest itself in several ways, from specific debuffs (move speed, attack speed, offensive skills, casting skills) linked to targeted areas to different damage types (skills that enchant your arrows for a short duration to deliver cold dmg, etc) or different ways of delivering damage. Accuracy could be a good concept to re-design us around, b/c we should be the only class capable of putting an arrow thru and apple at 50 yards. I also think we should be able to fire a bow further than anyone else, but that's just me. Anyway... I still like being a scout, though it'd be nice if stealth still meant something. I like moving around in combat and sneaking. I like delivering big physical damage, especially in the role of artillery. The concept hasn't lost its appeal to me, but the implementation is falling short of where I'd like to see it in this particular game. __________________

06-14-2006, 08:56 PM	#3
TwistedFaith Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 892	Jay42 wrote: I still like just the most basic aspect of it - firing arrows with a cool longbow. I think one niche they could fit us in would be the concept of 'accuracy,' and that could manifest itself in several ways, from specific debuffs (move speed, attack speed, offensive skills, casting skills) linked to targeted areas to different damage types (skills that enchant your arrows for a short duration to deliver cold dmg, etc) or different ways of delivering damage. Accuracy could be a good concept to re-design us around, b/c we should be the only class capable of putting an arrow thru and apple at 50 yards. I also think we should be able to fire a bow further than anyone else, but that's just me. Anyway... I still like being a scout, though it'd be nice if stealth still meant something. I like moving around in combat and sneaking. I like delivering big physical damage, especially in the role of artillery. The concept hasn't lost its appeal to me, but the implementation is falling short of where I'd like to see it in this particular game. Accuracy seems a cool concept, I really think rangers like you said should be the kings of ranged attacks and basically no class should come close.I'd also love to see enchanted arrows being brought in, similar to posions and of course being a crafter I would like them crafter made.I read once that crossbows were in the beta, whilst not quite rangeresque maybe allow rangers to only use bows and have assasins using crossbows would be pretty cool.

06-14-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
J4k Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 288	there are no positive aspects. /delete now __________________

06-14-2006, 10:31 PM	#5
BSbon General Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 605	we get really cool tiger pets. yeah they tend to be a little snarky at times but i still like mine. __________________ Click Here for Amazing Superteam Comics updated Tuesday and Thursday " width="360" height="81">

06-14-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
TwistedFaith Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 892	In contrast to some of my earlier posts which I still stand by by the way, here's some positive aspects of being a ranger.Top of the list has to go with mentoring. Yes every class can mentor but a well kitted out ranger with masters/adept3's and 50 AA's is a killing machine when we mentor down. Screw tanks, screw healers, load up on the arrows and get to work.Like I said i'm planning on playing some new classes and intend to duel box and powerlevel them, believe me my ranger will come in VERY handy for this.2nd positive has to go with how cool ranger tend to look when perched on top of a rock and raining down arrows onto mobs.3rd positive, the less DPS we do the less wannabe rangers you'll see. Weird but I dont like to see too many of my class running around.

06-15-2006, 12:07 AM	#6
Jayad Loremaster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Raelyn @ Permafrost Posts: 1,306	Errr miracle arrow is about the only thing that comes to mind.