2009-02-12, 07:37 PM
I was actually deciding between these two classes as well because they're the only two pre-pirate classes that use more than like 2-3 skills to train xD Both classes are very fun and have great variety.
I chose marksman though because of range and better bossing future.
By the way, marksman can deal nice damage at bosses, especially when more buccaneers with speed infusion pop up and with the 200k cape and 5 second snipe coming later(essentially quadrupling the effectiveness of current gMS). Also, marksmen don't have low mobility because of thrust. Most marksmen now get 9 thrust, which is already 128 speed with a speed pill. The rest can be covered with speed on the crossbow, pants, or pet. There are also mounts. I'm also wondering why overkill with pierce is a bad thing. Even if you think it is, time temple and skill updates will probably be out by the time you max pierce, assuming you're not one of those grinders. I don't know whether or not you'd like to play a shadower though.
I chose marksman though because of range and better bossing future.
By the way, marksman can deal nice damage at bosses, especially when more buccaneers with speed infusion pop up and with the 200k cape and 5 second snipe coming later(essentially quadrupling the effectiveness of current gMS). Also, marksmen don't have low mobility because of thrust. Most marksmen now get 9 thrust, which is already 128 speed with a speed pill. The rest can be covered with speed on the crossbow, pants, or pet. There are also mounts. I'm also wondering why overkill with pierce is a bad thing. Even if you think it is, time temple and skill updates will probably be out by the time you max pierce, assuming you're not one of those grinders. I don't know whether or not you'd like to play a shadower though.