Insignias
OI-812
Is a Beastmaster's insignia set worth using as a thumper? +10 CONDITIONAL bonus to armor seems like a poor trade for more health or energy. Same question with Scout's (though the condition for Scout's is slightly easier to keep up reliably), is it worth that +10?
iridescentfyre
Insignia, in my opinion, are largely up for debate as personal preference. +40hp is nice but not crucial, +8 energy is nice but not crucial, and +10 armor per piece is not particularly necessary either.
My choice however, would be Survivor. With Expertise, energy isn't really a huge concern for a Ranger. And with 100 armor vs. Elements, extra armor isn't a big deal either. If the 70 AL vs Physical bothers you that much, take Lightning Reflexes or something. I would say no, +10 armor (especially conditional) is not worth the insignia slots.
My choice however, would be Survivor. With Expertise, energy isn't really a huge concern for a Ranger. And with 100 armor vs. Elements, extra armor isn't a big deal either. If the 70 AL vs Physical bothers you that much, take Lightning Reflexes or something. I would say no, +10 armor (especially conditional) is not worth the insignia slots.