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Message: <blockquote data-quote="IWannaPlayLions" data-source="post: 6070939" data-attributes="member: 6669311">So, taking a change of pace and swapping characters in an on-going campaign, and need some help with some of the mechanical details on my new character. The primary details are essentially set in stone, everything has to be core-ish (Some things are being allowed from complete series and PHBII, but if my DM smells powergaming, they'll deny it automatically). I know already that the character isn't the most efficient at what he's attempting to do, but some of it is specifically that way for story purposes.9th level character, half-orc ranger Lawful NeutralStats with racial modifiers, lvl 4 & 8 points already added(to str)STR 22DEX 18CON 18INT 14WIS 16CHA 13Primary role in the party is tank and melee non-magic damage dealer.(Party already has a non-optimized Druid and a Sorc/Mindbender, both level 9, plus an NPC cleric healer for non-combat only use)Only definite feat is Natural Bond(already approved) for lvl 9 feat, to gain a Dire Wolf Animal companion.(story related)Theme of character is a bounty hunter who prefers to take targets alive.****Now where I need help****Even though I will be primarily melee, I'm considering going Archer specialty ranger (for damage closing and chasing), and thematically the character fits being  a THF instead of a TWF melee champ.Weapon-wise, I'm considering either Greatsword, Falchion (would be starting with a keen version), or Glaive, as primary melee weapon. If I go Glaive, I am preapproved on taking the Short Haft Feat, from PHBII.If playing from lvl 9 to epic, which weapon/feat combo will be the most effective? Greatsword/Falchion with power attack feat chain? Glaive and Imp Trip? Focusing all feats on my bow and simply using a 2h weapon normally?Also, what prestige classes should I be looking at?Should I be doing a fighter dip instead, and scrapping the dire wolf for regular wolf, or going prestige asap? Trying to figure out the exact direction to go mechanically, while maintaining the few specific details needed for story purposes.(half orc, animal companion, acting as party tank, lawful neutral).Any advise is helpful, and appreciated.</blockquote>

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