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rmp459 · May 09, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44

As soon as I logged onto the game I liked the idea of being a ranger.. and then I went to fight a level one mob and it took me like a minute to kill the damn thing even using power shot...

I then tried to play an elementalist, Used some fire nukes and was dropping stuff real quick.. but it wasnt as fun as the ranger...

So here my questions. .. How viable is a R/E or a E/R and how would i go about doing it ?

Also... Would i be gimp for pvp? and how well would i get pve groups to level ?

Thanks..

Soul Monarch · May 09, 2005, 06:50 PM // 18:50

RMP -

There is very little way to 'gimp' yourself. At least not in any way that you can't fix easily. Just play the classes for a bit. That's part of what RP mode is for, letting people get comfortable with the class they want to play so that they can have a good time.

Oh, and at the very beginning of the game, you'll always feel a bit useless. Every RPG is like that. Until you get more abilities and gain a few levels you won't really know what a class "feels like."

Cs Coldize · May 09, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

I have an E/R and right now the only R skill I'm using is Troll Unguent but I plan on finding a good bow to use and implementing some of the more advanced Ranger skills.

rmp459 · May 09, 2005, 09:17 PM // 21:17

Has anyone had some positive pvp experience with any form of a ranger? Cause all im reading is... "dont do much dmg"..."never get groups"... etc...

Jana · May 09, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22

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Originally Posted by rmp459

Has anyone had some positive pvp experience with any form of a ranger? Cause all im reading is... "dont do much dmg"..."never get groups"... etc...

Monk/Rangers get in groups all the time

As for ranger primaries, the problem may be with the lack of a focus job in small PvP battles. Kinda the same issues with Necros in small PvP where they lack something tangable.

Hopefully all this will change soon for the better.

Jana

juxbeliv · May 10, 2005, 07:23 AM // 07:23

hey im planning on playing E but what should i pick as 2nd proffession?

meso hot · May 11, 2005, 11:23 AM // 11:23

i'm a e/n and lvoing it..lol..i can suck the life out of someone for a good heal and then firestorm then and take out large groups..its great...!!!!!8)

Romac · May 11, 2005, 11:56 AM // 11:56

well rangers are not picked sometimes for pvp because people don't understand the nuances of specific complex classes. whenever you are in a town people are rarely spamming that they are looking for anything other than warriors or monks. rangers have incredible range...waaaay further than any casters.

i did the thirsty river mission with a few rangers and the range at which they could attack stuff was mind blowing. If ranger's are not doing damage it's only because they don't have enough attribute points in marksmanship.

There is nothing wrong with any class in this game...pick the class that suits your style. All classes can be awesome in pvp situations.

irishlord · May 12, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

i have a E/R and i love him he is good at aoe spells and my pet can tank for me i also love the extra energy storage

Hell Marauder · May 21, 2005, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Rangers are not in demand by groups and it's true, they don't deal lots of damage fast. But in pvp for the same reason rangers are often ignored and is the last player standing. So it can be blessing in disguise. They can poison, bleed and cripple opponents at a distance and lay traps without opponents' knowledge. I think ranger's Troll Urgent is the second most powerful healing spell with health regeneration of (up to) +9, which can counter mesmers' conjure phantom (deg -5) and necro's life siphon (deg -3), so long as it's not disrupted. It's a fun character to play, but unfortunately, like necro is very underappreciated in cooperative mission.

May 09, 2005, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#1
rmp459 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Need Help with Class Choice Please! As soon as I logged onto the game I liked the idea of being a ranger.. and then I went to fight a level one mob and it took me like a minute to kill the damn thing even using power shot... I then tried to play an elementalist, Used some fire nukes and was dropping stuff real quick.. but it wasnt as fun as the ranger... So here my questions. .. How viable is a R/E or a E/R and how would i go about doing it ? Also... Would i be gimp for pvp? and how well would i get pve groups to level ? Thanks..

May 09, 2005, 06:50 PM // 18:50	#2
Soul Monarch Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the between. Guild: Heros Etc. Profession: Me/N	RMP - There is very little way to 'gimp' yourself. At least not in any way that you can't fix easily. Just play the classes for a bit. That's part of what RP mode is for, letting people get comfortable with the class they want to play so that they can have a good time. Oh, and at the very beginning of the game, you'll always feel a bit useless. Every RPG is like that. Until you get more abilities and gain a few levels you won't really know what a class "feels like."

May 09, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#3
Cs Coldize Guild Wars Guru Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Guild: BEER Profession: E/Mo	I have an E/R and right now the only R skill I'm using is Troll Unguent but I plan on finding a good bow to use and implementing some of the more advanced Ranger skills.

May 09, 2005, 09:17 PM // 21:17	#4
rmp459 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Has anyone had some positive pvp experience with any form of a ranger? Cause all im reading is... "dont do much dmg"..."never get groups"... etc...

May 10, 2005, 07:23 AM // 07:23	#6
juxbeliv Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	hey im planning on playing E but what should i pick as 2nd proffession?

May 11, 2005, 11:23 AM // 11:23	#7
meso hot Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	i'm a e/n and lvoing it..lol..i can suck the life out of someone for a good heal and then firestorm then and take out large groups..its great...!!!!!8)

May 11, 2005, 11:56 AM // 11:56	#8
Romac Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	well rangers are not picked sometimes for pvp because people don't understand the nuances of specific complex classes. whenever you are in a town people are rarely spamming that they are looking for anything other than warriors or monks. rangers have incredible range...waaaay further than any casters. i did the thirsty river mission with a few rangers and the range at which they could attack stuff was mind blowing. If ranger's are not doing damage it's only because they don't have enough attribute points in marksmanship. There is nothing wrong with any class in this game...pick the class that suits your style. All classes can be awesome in pvp situations.

May 12, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#9
irishlord Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: protectors of ireland Profession: E/R	i have a E/R and i love him he is good at aoe spells and my pet can tank for me i also love the extra energy storage

May 21, 2005, 04:22 PM // 16:22	#10
Hell Marauder Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Rangers are not in demand by groups and it's true, they don't deal lots of damage fast. But in pvp for the same reason rangers are often ignored and is the last player standing. So it can be blessing in disguise. They can poison, bleed and cripple opponents at a distance and lay traps without opponents' knowledge. I think ranger's Troll Urgent is the second most powerful healing spell with health regeneration of (up to) +9, which can counter mesmers' conjure phantom (deg -5) and necro's life siphon (deg -3), so long as it's not disrupted. It's a fun character to play, but unfortunately, like necro is very underappreciated in cooperative mission.