I see your points but dont get your point.
Is the point that penalties have a reason (eg: solo ability) or that they dont (eg: jack of trades = flawed objectives)? Do you want them removed early even tho they existed?
A good ranger can solo well as can a geared warrior, just two different styles: One dances and the other chews through blues and bandages. The warrior cant kite though limiting certain kills. They just whack and hope to beat the hp percentage of the mob (or zone).
In a group a well geared ranger puts down nice controlled dps. A lazy one is horrible because they roll less damage dice than monks/rogues. Played well and looking for ways to shine they can.
Ive grouped with bad rogues before. They are just horrible players. That same person on a ranger would even be worse. You would be asking for paltry buffs and rezzing them constantly.
Not sure if im on track.
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