I'd just like to make a plea to everyone who voices their opinions about these things...
Please, do not conflate these three terms. The terms mean different things:
Stealthers: Archers, Assassins and Minstrels - issues are all inclusive, such as archery, vanish, SoS, etc.
Archers: Rangers, Hunters and Scouts - issues might include critshot and range bonus from elevation, etc.
Assassins: Shadowblades, Infiltrators and Nightshades - issues may include Perforate Artery, Vanish, Viper, etc.
I've noticed that in every thread intended to be about "Archers" many people will post complaints about "Stealthers." Often times, these complaints are regarding things like Perf Artery and Vanish... these are Assassin issues, not Archer issues. When these terms are conflated, it gives the false impression that things like Vanish and Viper make Archers a balance problem when the reality is that they have nothing to do with Archers.
Please, do not conflate these three terms. The terms mean different things:
Stealthers: Archers, Assassins and Minstrels - issues are all inclusive, such as archery, vanish, SoS, etc.
Archers: Rangers, Hunters and Scouts - issues might include critshot and range bonus from elevation, etc.
Assassins: Shadowblades, Infiltrators and Nightshades - issues may include Perforate Artery, Vanish, Viper, etc.
I've noticed that in every thread intended to be about "Archers" many people will post complaints about "Stealthers." Often times, these complaints are regarding things like Perf Artery and Vanish... these are Assassin issues, not Archer issues. When these terms are conflated, it gives the false impression that things like Vanish and Viper make Archers a balance problem when the reality is that they have nothing to do with Archers.