I always hope that gameplay/balance things get fixed behind the scenes but sadly that doesn't seem to be the case much anymore.
The character was fun to play mixed with periods of extreme frustration, kind of like driving on vacation but hitting red light after red light while trying to get to the beach.
I think it was my 5th or so hero ranger hunter, just a neat build in terms of exotic but silly/shortsighted game design.
Everyone was fun and generally good sports. I don't think I had a single sour experience with anyone.
Cheers.