What drives a poor reputation for the Rogue class?

[stoutstien]

I took a bad risk. We have many encounters in the day and they can be quite challenging in this game. I had already used 1 rage against a bunch of swarms. I have an AC of 21, and thought I could risk some attacks and not Rage, since I'd be up in the tree in a single turn and be making ranged attacks.

Well... 4 hits later and a failed Strength save and I'm at the foot of the tree but prone. Since we're playing on a grid, I can't climb up into the 3rd square because I don't have enough movement after standing up. If I survive this round (unlikely) then I will hopefully not be prone on my following turn and I'll Disengage and climb. Fingers crossed!

Ouch lol. Well if anything it's true to troupe.