I was thinking about class options, there are some great ones that deserve to be in the game more than Rangers in my opinion (Tinker, Dragonsworn…) but I had an idea for Rangers and why they might work.
They would use ranged weapons obviously and hunter will finaly not be the only class that can use them. Also they would wear mail gear.
Specs: Ok so I was thinking about Windruner sisters, there are 3 of them and they all have unique feel to them, and the specs would be based on each sister
Arcane Ranger (Vereesa Windrunner) - a blend between a mage and hunter, there are a lot of choices for arcane based spells because only 1 mage spec focuses on arcane magic
Dark Ranger (Sylvanas Windrunner) - this could honestly be a solo heroic class on it own but it would feel lackin in my opinion with maybe just 2 specs (like DH)
Void Ranger (Alleria Windrunner) - a blend between shadow priest and hunter, there is also a lot of options for this spec because only 1 class uses void magic (SPriest)
Races that could be Ranger: Void/Blood elf obviously, Humans, Undead
I think there are a lot of options for spells and talents without taking to much from mages or hunters. What do you guys think?
I do understand what you’re trying to say. I like the way you think. However, looking at what you’ve described none of the options are different enough to be a separate class. Additional specs maybe, but not a class.
It’s always going to be difficult to bring in another archer archetype class. It will need to have its own identity and a strong one at that. Needs to be different enough.
Having a different armor type would be a good start. Eventhough we need more mail, we already have a ranger wearing mail. So I would suggest leather as it makes more sense for the class anyway.
Dark ranger to me isn’t a class. It’s loyal servants of Sylvanas who happen to use bows. I haven’t seen them using any different types of weaponry or attacks than that of a marksman hunter.
I like the idea of a void and or arcane ranger. I would definitely like more magic involved with a bow user I think it adds a cool feel to it. Sounds good and interesting!
Well your idea isnt bad…problem with it is that its just hunter that using arcane or shadow spells.
With classes like tinkerer you can have interesting things like robotic turrets, potions and another crazy invention. Its new and fresh in warcraft universe.
Honestly I am not again another archer type in the game, but a full new class wouldn’t be possible without walking into Hunter territory. Your best bet would be to add a ranged dps spec to dh using a bow or throwing glaives.
Well I agree Tinker or Dragonsworn are far more unique but Rangers would be pretty unique too because this version of them would use 3 magic schools as well as physical range dmg
We need a class with a ranged weapon that isn’t a hunter. I love the “archer” archetype, but hunters don’t fulfill this for me, they are too nature focused. The only real “archer” comparable spec we have is also more of a sniper than a battle archer, rogue archer etc.
I don’t think you can make it work gameplay wise without some serious overlap though, throwing in a school of magic on top of it wouldn’t make the class different.
There are a lot of possibilities that don’t require magic. Warriors are also very different from Death Knights and Paladins, while they are all using the same 2h weapons.
Considering you’re not a developer, designer or someone with influence at Blizzard, I will not bother explaining myself to you, I have better things to spend my time on.
What spells exactly ? Does it summon minions ? Does it dots ? What kind of cds ? The devil is in the details. Also why would you want to cast spell if you can already shoot with a bow ? What interaction would the spell casting have with the bow ?
Don’t bother posting in a class speculation thread if you don’t want to speculate.