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<blockquote data-quote="LordArchaon" data-source="post: 5826670" data-attributes="member: 60929"><p>Already blogged a bit about this here and will blog again in detail about the Ranger, because I have many ideas about it!</p><p></p><p>My thought basically revolves on the fact that the for martial classes should not differ as much in tactical role (4e's role) but in "Strategical Role". That is *HOW* you accomplish your tactical role. Your tactics may vary on a round-per-round basis, but your strategy is something more tied to your class. Other than Strategy and perhaps very tied to it, the martial classes should also differ in preferred "combat field", in physical terms.</p><p></p><p>Ranger would have the Strategical Role of "Skirmisher", meaning that everything he accomplishes he accomplishes it moving a lot. Even the stealthier or even magical rangers should (IMO) do their tricks while moving a lot.</p><p>Ranger's preferred "combat field" would of course be open wild areas, with cover preferably.</p><p></p><p>For comaprison, I'd have the following for the other Martial classes:</p><p></p><p><strong>Fighter:</strong></p><p> - Strategical Role: Stalwart (visible, up-front, no tricks, moves slowly)</p><p> - Preferred Field: Any field in which many enemies can concentrate around him (he can also "create" this field by goading/challenging or good positioning. </p><p><strong>Rogue:</strong></p><p> - Strategical Role: Sneak (poorly visible, dirty tricks, moves to get advanatge and hit weak spots)</p><p> - Preferred Field: Urban/cramped environment, concealment, objects to use as advantage, traps. At best when enemies are isolated or positioned in a way as to offer weak spots (flanked).</p><p><strong>Warlord:</strong></p><p> - Strategical Role: Commander (very visible, second line of battle, uses allies and psychology to control and lead the battle)</p><p> - Preferred Field: Any field in whcih allies have room to maneuver and operate in concert. At best in war-like situations in which formations and advanced tactics can be used.</p><p><strong>Ranger</strong> (to state it again clearly)</p><p> - Strategical Role: Skirmisher (always moving, using terrain for advantage/cover, advanced combat styles that match high speed and "shock" tactics)</p><p> - Preferred Field: Open and wild fields in which enemies move fast and require the speed and *range* of the Ranger to be dealt with. At best in forests or similar environments in which guerrilla-like skirmish can be set up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LordArchaon, post: 5826670, member: 60929"] Already blogged a bit about this here and will blog again in detail about the Ranger, because I have many ideas about it! My thought basically revolves on the fact that the for martial classes should not differ as much in tactical role (4e's role) but in "Strategical Role". That is *HOW* you accomplish your tactical role. Your tactics may vary on a round-per-round basis, but your strategy is something more tied to your class. Other than Strategy and perhaps very tied to it, the martial classes should also differ in preferred "combat field", in physical terms. Ranger would have the Strategical Role of "Skirmisher", meaning that everything he accomplishes he accomplishes it moving a lot. Even the stealthier or even magical rangers should (IMO) do their tricks while moving a lot. Ranger's preferred "combat field" would of course be open wild areas, with cover preferably. For comaprison, I'd have the following for the other Martial classes: [B]Fighter:[/B] - Strategical Role: Stalwart (visible, up-front, no tricks, moves slowly) - Preferred Field: Any field in which many enemies can concentrate around him (he can also "create" this field by goading/challenging or good positioning. [B]Rogue:[/B] - Strategical Role: Sneak (poorly visible, dirty tricks, moves to get advanatge and hit weak spots) - Preferred Field: Urban/cramped environment, concealment, objects to use as advantage, traps. At best when enemies are isolated or positioned in a way as to offer weak spots (flanked). [B]Warlord:[/B] - Strategical Role: Commander (very visible, second line of battle, uses allies and psychology to control and lead the battle) - Preferred Field: Any field in whcih allies have room to maneuver and operate in concert. At best in war-like situations in which formations and advanced tactics can be used. [B]Ranger[/B] (to state it again clearly) - Strategical Role: Skirmisher (always moving, using terrain for advantage/cover, advanced combat styles that match high speed and "shock" tactics) - Preferred Field: Open and wild fields in which enemies move fast and require the speed and *range* of the Ranger to be dealt with. At best in forests or similar environments in which guerrilla-like skirmish can be set up. [/QUOTE]
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