Why play as anything other than a ranged...

[quote=marisi]Exactly, it all depends on ur play style. I prefer melee's because i'm very agressive and the problem with many ad carries is that they don't bring a lot of utility next to pure raw damage. But that's my view. Ad carries require good positioning to be effective. But I lack that skill so I really like [[nocturne]] and [[jax]]. Both are incredibly tanky compared to the dmg they can deal. And both can just jump in so not a lot of positioning is needed, especially [[nocturne]]. I'm vey agressive, I will dive a [[lee sin]] with a [[caitlyn]] :P. So I basically suck with ranged ad carries.[/quote]

[quote=DuffTime]Also as mentioned, early / mid game, melee are generally stronger due to resistance and HP out-scaling damage before they can get their crit / AS / AD items combo-ing. Whereas ranged AD end game can deal the most damage to to their range allowing them to build full damage, and their crit and AD begins to out-scale HP and resistances again, particularly with the purchase of an item like Last Whisper.[/quote]

[quote=Ferrick]Fairly new to the game also and love playing ranged characters but I have found that 1) especially at the End gaming ranged are not much help in team fights and 2) if melee champs have stacked armor they will withstand a lot of what you dish out -- but this can depend on your build. My son plays Tristana and his build can shred armor. I like teaming with good tank/melee player; great complimentary skills.[/quote]

[quote=NinjaGinge]The longer you play the more you'll answer your own question. The general consensus is that the game is more often centered around bulkier dps champs[/quote]

[quote=DuffTime]Ferrick's note that ranged AD aren't as good end game is 100% wrong and backwards. A carry with full gear's damage will outscale resistances and HP later, and you can simply buy a Last Whisper to penetrate as well. And we all know penetration is good.[/quote]

[quote=Ferrick]That is NOT what I said. Re-read please. I said that in TEAM fights and if you decided not to respond so EMO I also stated that Tristana with the right build can shred armor. My son specifically uses Whisper for armor penetration and can own. But ranged ARE squishy and if melee decide to zero in on you good luck. All you need to have happen is Blitzcrank drag to towards him and you are gone.[/quote]

[quote=DuffTime]You're 100% wrong, and you're not acknowledging the fact that AD carries out damage all other things end game. Melee's cannot build pure damage because they die when they initiate. End game is the strongest moment for an AD carry, not the weakest. YOUR BAD PLAY by getting yanked by a Blitzcrank, YOUR BAD PLAY by being out of position and being bumrushed by a melee is your OWN FAULT, and has NOTHING to do with the viability of a ranged carry. You've probably barely got 200-300 wins if you think the things you're saying are true. Maybe less. Tristana is one of the highest damage output carries in the game, so yes, if she builds Last Whisper she will shred everything to bits, not just armor. Correct positioning is all you need.[/quote]

[quote=Luther3000]He said he just started playing Duff. And don't insult my wins, bitch. I'm a pro.[/quote]

[quote=DuffTime]So I see. Then why is he talking to me like I don't know what I'm talking about or making claims that he's got it all under wraps? He should take the advice of a much more experienced player.[/quote]

[quote=abzilla]Fun melee are Alistar and udyr for me. They're not that easy to play but they live a long time with good damage :) just do what I do. Play every hero thats free twice. Twice is a good number. That's how u get to try the new ones And see what everyone is like. Who knows. Maybe ull find a nice ranged one that's just for u :)[/quote]