Cant Decide! (Bard or Ranger)

[Poison85]

I've heard that bards melee and that they are spell casters. I've heard that rangers are bowmen, but they do better with melee. Are bards more melee or are rangers more melee? I've also heard that almost everyone has made a bard, is that true? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Would appreciate any help. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

EDIT: Are bards as hated as people say they are?