Rangers are pretty much just lifted (like much of EQ) from the same template as the dungeons and dragons template...chain armor only, combo of war and druid abilities, some wilderness abilities (hide and sneak in EQ work everywhere for Ranger...this is just the mechanic).
The ranger wasn't introduced to fill any game play balance void, but rather to give players who are in-love with the Ranger class a home in EQ. It is a traditional part of any RPG thanks to Aragorn and JRR Tolkien, and many fans love to be part of it.
Also, remember that Brad McQuaid was/is a ranger (Aradune)...so the ranger class always got some special attention and love for that reason.
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