[Animayhem]

Yes it is odd that rangers can not use their own scrolls. I can not understand why they can not use magic items like the common things rod of the ghost.

I am ok with the non- use of magical items as things can be enhanced with spells but yea not being able to use a ranger scroll seems odd.

In Thay even if you have UMD skills you still have to have a successful roll. I am also aware that if you wish to take skills that are not class related you pay a penalty by having to put more skill points like 2 skill points in a skill not class related as opposed to one in a class skill.

Rangers are unable to add any skill points to umd at any time. The only ways one can get around this is enchanting items at the forge or taking a level or two of rogue. Do not misunderstand me I have nothing against multi-classing. :)

I am comfortable with Marister not being able to do this but the factors I mentioned may be a deterrent to people playing a pure ranger.