I love 1e...but I have a question about the ranger.

[JRRNeiklot]

ranger had to have Con. it was a prereq

Yeah, but only a 14, not necessarily high enough for bonus hp.

 

[JRRNeiklot]

The 2e ranger couldn't even heal (well, besides Goodberry). He only got spells from the plant and animal spheres. No cure light wounds.