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Wow...that's all I can say about the summit. They treated us like kings (we ARE kings, aren't we?) and kept us extremely busy with both work and play. We basically never slept while in Austin.

First and foremost, I would like to state that this was partially meant as a team building exercise and it worked like a champ. Getting to know the other Corrs was invlauable in giving mea new understanding and respect for where they are coming from. I also got to meet and talk to (business and personal) many of the Devs, but not all; I guess GM was around, butI missed him .

I can tell you that there isn't anything planned specifically for Rangers in the CB. I know guys, it was a blow to me, as well. We are great at persevering (i.e. dignified waiting) and I would like to see us maintain our usual high standard of posting! I am going to continue to push our combat related ideas to the Devs andI should mention that the CB is in it's infancy and nothing is set in stone. The Devs have other priorities right now but they have assured all the Corrs that they have every intention of looking at all professions as soon as they can work it in to the schedule. We must understand that they are not out to make players unhappy (unhappy players = less income), there just isn't enough time to do everything. While I was told we probably had more waiting ahead of us, I still hold out hope that the Devs will make things right by us!

On to what the Devs presented. The CB will have an effect on any one who engages in combat, despite their template. We will have to completely rethink our tactics (YAY JB!) once the CB hits. Let me throw out the biggest caveat now: THE CB WILL COMPLETELY CHANGE COMBAT. There will be absolutely no use in making arguments along the lines of "I used to be able to do X before!" The system will be 100% different. FWIW it's worth, I loved the info we were presented, and all of the Corrs that attended did as well! It will be exciting and revolutionary (the scope of the changes they plan).

So, what can I tell you now? Nothing. The Devs have asked that we wait until they get their thoughts together to post anything. This week, they will be organizing the information they presented and the feedback we gave. Next week (not set in stone...due to the amount of info we covered, it may take longer) they plan to start releasing some of the info we covered.

I had a great time while there and I think the Corrs and thereforeall of the community will be able to shape the CB into a truly amazing thing!

P.S. As the rumor as has been started, I will validate it: I was indeed presented with areal life Garment Whose Name I Will Not Utter. This was given to me ( and maybe some other Corrs) in honor of our brave stand taken against the tyranny of the Tailors!!!

Calculus Entropy
Ranger Blue Glowie Emeritus
Garindan used /areatrack to find Han.

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Shadowfire

Future Rifleman/Ranger

They're completely changing the way we do combat huh? What can I say but ...

All they needed to do was tweak a few numbers here and there (nerf CM's, nerf buffs and reduced armour encumbrance), then they'd have plenty of time to actually fix all the profession issues.

.....still hiding out in the wilderness. Track me down when they give us some new skills.

I must say, Calc, that I read your Summary and my heart sank because it confirms my worst fears: that nothing is being doneas far as Rangers go. They're only in the beginning stages of CB? My God. What do they do all day? They've talked about the CB for at least the last six months.

It has been over a year since release and the Ranger isas broken as itcould almost possibly be. On the calendar is Jedi phase 2, then JTL, then CB, then smuggler? I really hate to be a realist sometimes,but we're not in line for fixesfor at least the next year, I'd say, even if we are next. Probably longer. And now they're going to nerf our one combat profession. Just how much hide/bone/meat do you think we'll be able to take per hour after that?

<sigh>

I think I've had it.

I think we've all been had.

Tyro

Master Ranger

Kettemoor

If Calc's excited, I'm excited. He's the most grizzled Ranger of all, and his enthusiasm is a good sign.

/cheer CB

DRENDAL KAHN

Bah what you all worrying about, if Calc thinks it'll be okay, it'll be okay (a quote just sprung to mind, "who's more the fool? the fool or the fool who follows him? :smileyhappy.

I hope you never...like...wear that "Garment Whose Name I Will Not Utter", or maybe post a pic on the tailors forums to show them the foolishness of their continued creation of such foul, disgusting and plain wrong garments!

Captain Arill Onahe, Bria Master Ranger
Corporal Camray Onahe, Wanderhome Ranger
Karisa Onahe, uber leet Ranger Saxonaphist of TC Prime!

But Traps. What about the Traps?I thought those were combat related.

Lythender Nirou
Crazy Bothan

I am cautiously optimistic about this. I think that the sandbox will really be the crucible where the player and dev input will be invaluable.

Im not surprised that Rangers arent getting specific love, so thats no let down, but dont worry... I think we will get our time in the sun.

Draknev
The Last Ranger Correspondent
Subterfuge and Sabotage, Concealment and Camouflage:
Colonel: Rebel Alliance

Calculus Entropy
Ranger Blue Glowie Emeritus
Garindan used /areatrack to find Han.

Calculus Entropy
Ranger Blue Glowie Emeritus
Garindan used /areatrack to find Han.