Re: OOC
Melee yes, swinging a great axe. I'm not sure about the rest of our group though, Paladins kick ass at range (Divine Hunters are great fun) and both Rogues and Bards can be functional for both.
But as Ratfolk it might be more beneficial, from an optimization point of view, for you to go ranged as bomb damage isn't size dependent (and we don't have anyone who can get you Magic Fang potions :P).
Still, fun is the most important bit I think, so go with what you want. Besides, unless you go Vivisectionist you can probably combine the two at level 1 and figure out from there.
EDIT: I've played both melee and ranged Alchemists (playing a ranged one in another game still) and both are great fun.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:51, Fri 26 July 2013.