New guy

[Encroaching Death]

My first character was a Rogue.

I was ultimately okay, but it took me forever to get to 60 because Rogues cannot solo at all.

Rangers are in a similar boat. Mainly because they're a Melee class. Melee classes, although good, aren't exactly solo-friendly. Especially when not geared, which a starting character won't be.

Another thing to keep an eye on is that since you are a Ranger, you may be expected to pull. Luckily, pulling with a Ranger is easy if you use Harmony. But pulling for a group will require some dungeon/zone knowledge.

However, if you let your group know you don't know the zone well, they will be happy to show you around. I have never had any bad experiences when I mention that.

But Rangers are a blast to play. Ultimately play what you find fun.

But if you get bored of playing the Ranger, I'd recommend playing a character that can make some cash for the Ranger. Like a Necro or Druid.