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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Evil DM" data-source="post: 4125075" data-attributes="member: 23108">Hi folks,I have a newbie in my group and the wanted to play a ranger. After we finished his character and he played two sessions I wondered a little bit if this character suits well for beginners.Why?First of all he has to spread his ability points (25 point buy) around nearly every ability. As he chose the archer path he needs dex for his ranged attack and AC, con to get some HPs, wis for his spells and char for his treatment of animals.Then in comparison with the scout of the group, the ranger does less damage. The Scout has Rapid Shot like the ranger and in addition to that he has his skirmish special ability.The Scout has more Skill Points.Since we play on level 7 the ranger has some spells and will soon get the 2nd level for casting. I will give him a periapt of wisdom +2 to have a wis score of 14 to get 1 bonus spell.Furthermore he has his animal companion and with the nature's bond feat he was able to take a leopard. So all together I think the ranger is a versatile group member even if his specials are spread and he has to use them all together.Thus my question: Is he suitable for a new player? New to DnD? Wouldn't it be better to have character where he can concentrate on one thing special?Cheers, Evil DM.</blockquote>