Yea, using hyperbole to try and convince people wasn’t great idea in hindsight. -_-
i’m not saying that the long bow wouldn’t be changed, i’m even happy the way they are. Its just that saying something is against the lore is a really bad reason to justify why a class shouldn’t have something, its just choice and preference, similar to how the other classes have weapons that don’t make sense, (i’m looking at you, necros with axes).
Well here’s my rant on this topic:
I wholehearted agree with the idea that rangers should be able to use all ranged weapons, except pistols, coz that would be silly. Now before you all start telling me about it being against the lore and that rangers fight with and for nature, think for a minute.
Rangers fight for nature. The elder dragons are part of nature as they were not created (they predate even The 6). Therefore, by your logic, rangers should all lay down their weapons and start worshiping the elder dragons, maybe even trying to fight for the dragons. As the situation changes in Tyria with the awakening of the dragons and the appearance of the Risen, rangers must also adapt to the new circumstances, if they can kill the Risen faster with a bow, then do it with a bow. If they can kill the Risen faster with a rifle, why not use a rifle?
In the end, it is really about preference and choice, if you want to stick to the original ranger as stated by Elric, then go ahead, there’s nothing stopping you. if you feel the need to pick up a rifle, it will be there for you. Adding the rifle wouldn’t be game-breaking but it will attract more people the class, maybe even the game.