Ranger Archive

In pondering new ways to make us useful, both in groups and for PvP reasons:

1) Allow us to act as forward recon units. I posted this idea in the scout boards (back when I was still only a scout mind you) but I still think this would be a great addition. Give us Rangers a weapon-like object that doesn't do damage but instead causes a massive reduction in ranged defense - much like the laser targeting devices the U.S. military uses to guide bombs and artillery. Combined with /conceal this would give us a much greater use in PvP, especially when dealing with uber-pets and AT-STs. Groups would WANT us around not only for this ability, but to sniff out other Rangers using it.

2) Harvesting individual pelts for crafting exotic items - yeah, I know I've harped on this before but dammit I want my Gurrcat skin boots!

3) Placeable traps - like a pit trap or a forcefield enclosure that would activate when the creature entered the area of effect. Used in conjunction with a /lure ability this would allow for soloing massive creatures, isolating tamable creatures for CHs, and for corraling creatures that could be usedas mounts once they are implemented.

4) Sniper rifles - self explanatory.

5) Camouflaged bunkers - added to the existing list of available camps these would allow for ambushes.

Well, those are my thoughts for now. Probably come up with some more before my shift here at work is up.