Chaosmancer
Legend
I agree, there is something. Sometimes, people are masochists.
No, in seriousness, I just wanted to point out the bipolar need of the audience when it comes to character classes.
That is fair enough, but I think there is value in trying to posit a purpose for the ranger, and letting that guide our new designs. I think there is a bit too much obsession with "where did it come from" which never helps the actual design.
I also think since "the wilderness" lacks enough teeth for the Ranger to interact with, going with a wider theme helps clarify them. Not because we need a whole new slew of mechanics, but because it offers some connective tissue to what we do have, and shows a skeletal structure.