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My ranger uses VHCP chain (actual chain, just one step up from brig) and I've never regretted the step up from brig. It's a nominal number of armor ranks and, because rangers do spiritual stuff, the spell hinderance is still much lower than, say, a bard.
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I keep forgetting the massive DS boost my rogue gets from going from plate down to brig, or better - doubles, or crazy better - robes, doesn't apply to semis. Its a real shame.
So I'm guessing training up to full plate would be a waste of time for a ranger.
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GIVE RANGERS ARMOR SPECIALIZATION YOU COWARDS