Fortunately, I have also never been in a real life situation in which I had to shoot someone with a bow and arrow while they were swinging a sword at me. So I can't really say for certain. I suppose my response would be something close to your ranger's.
I play an Archer Ranger. If I'm anywhere close to an opponent, something is horribly wrong.
I play an Archer Ranger. If I'm anywhere close to an opponent, something is horribly wrong.