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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Muther Hubbard" data-source="post: 1108862" data-attributes="member: 14116">Rowport, you're right - I do want to play a ranger in the classic style, but I have to develop the kick-ass aspect of his abilities (because the party needs a fighter, and because another player has already 'reserved' a sneaky ranger). I don't want to sacrifice the personality I've already envisaged for my character, but making him become increasingly weapon-handy (i.e., fighter levels) is compatible with my character-ideal.  Question is which feats? I've just looked through the (fighter relevant) feats in the 3.5 rules and its all SO complicated! I find it hard to weigh up the relative advantages of the options? I guess a lot depends on my characters abilities. There’s:1) basic boosts to hit and damage - weapon (and greater weapon) focus and specialisation.2) increased responsivness - alertness, combat reflexes and improved initiativeAnd then several chains: 3) Two weapon fighting and two weapon defence (and improved TWF).4) Dodge - mobility - expertise - spring attack - whirlwind attack5) Combat expertise - improved trip/disarm                               **which of these two is most effective?**6) Power attack – cleave – great cleave  (not for my character)(clearly improved critical will eventually come in handy)Does weapon finesse work with a quarterstaff in 3.5?Concerning 2 weapon-fighting: you get an extra attacks with the off-hand. Can the attack be used for a trip or a disarm (if you have that feat)? And when do you get extra attacks with your on-hand?</blockquote>

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