I don't mean to open an old can of worms. I'm a relatively new player who mained rangers on live and am curious about what the perceived role is from an inhouse perspective.
The bow damage is certainly sub par even specced full archery/PF. The melee is of course with this spec, lacklustre.
Speccing reasonable melee means the bow is even weaker.
Pathfinding requires high investment for relatively little return when compared to the omni pot floor (ie everyone else has buffs too).
From what I read in the past this was done to counter archer zergs.
It feels like it drastically under-performs from my memory of it
Is the intention simply that people do not play the class at all?.
I really would prefer not to have to run stealth groups and have a viable solo class.
At present it seems like it is suitable for leeching RPs and maybe hitting solo casters.
Are there any intentions to address their current status?
I ask with no intention other than clarifying my class choice on the server.
Thank you for your response in advance.
The bow damage is certainly sub par even specced full archery/PF. The melee is of course with this spec, lacklustre.
Speccing reasonable melee means the bow is even weaker.
Pathfinding requires high investment for relatively little return when compared to the omni pot floor (ie everyone else has buffs too).
From what I read in the past this was done to counter archer zergs.
It feels like it drastically under-performs from my memory of it
Is the intention simply that people do not play the class at all?.
I really would prefer not to have to run stealth groups and have a viable solo class.
At present it seems like it is suitable for leeching RPs and maybe hitting solo casters.
Are there any intentions to address their current status?
I ask with no intention other than clarifying my class choice on the server.
Thank you for your response in advance.