Do PathFags really deny that it's D&D? It was a fucking reactionary creation utilizing the 3e OGL because buildtards were doing what EA is afraid people will do if a Sims 5 comes out: Throw a shitfit because now their 1000s of dollars worth of DLC is useless in a new system.
Pathfinder exists at all as D&D4e backlash LOL
Anyways, OP, you're mistaking nuD&D with all D&D again. Rangers were good back when the system was made for wilderness adventures and exploration was king.