The problem with Rangers is that every Dragonlance fanboi that never picked up a decent fantasy novel wanted to be one, (cough Bregan) and they sucked to the last man. Rangers are actually a VERY powerful and fun class capable of delivering at least as much damage as a shaman pet.
Only Akim gave very good advice, and it was only somewhat accurate: go for AC, HPs, and Resists. Ebony Bladed Swords are FANTASTIC for the price until they proc. Don't even worry about fletching because there are like 120 Tolan's Bracers floating around the server not being used. They are excellent pullers and tanks are in short supply to the point that a group may actually invite you once every few days.
The experience penalty means that you are a real man, who likes the wilderness and the smell of his own pits, because nobody else will touch you with their pole. You don't get your fear line until Velious, so if you play your cards just right and show a party that you can both pull and tank as well as any warrior (easily the worst class in p99), someday you will get to take a deathtouch in the planes.
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