Future Ranged Enhancements?

[aether4u]

Devs:

Wondering if there's any official plan to re-examine the ranged combat skillset and items? I originally wanted to be the 'wandering ranger' type; crafting, harvesting, and a damned sweet rifle... but after reading the boards on ranged combat, I'm pretty discouraged. Sounds like nobody likes ranged combat, and that melee is lightyears ahead in terms of damage and cost to craft. Could we get some official response as to your views on the current system? If there are plans to tweak this skillset in the near future, I'll continue working on ranged crafting. Otherwise, from what it sounds like I should abandon this skill tree ASAP. Anyone?