Class Selection Advice?

[shdwdrake8]

I am sure a lot of us Blue people would like some tips from the PvP veterans on what life as each class is like on this server. PvP viability (dueling, support, artillery, etc), popularity of class, demand for class, etc.

Also, before "what ever you enjoy," some of us like choosing something that excels in a certain way. Help us know what excels how!

Thanks :D

[Heavenzoutcast]

Get a guild ASAP.
Do /who as much as possible
If your gonna get jumped don't spam mean messages back.
You will get jumped, it will happen. Learn to take it with a grain of salt and keep kicking.
Class? Whatever you enjoy is the only answer anyone is going to give you. All classes have ups and downs as blue players know. They need to learn to not get so angry when they die. Never know, the group that jumped you might take you in.
Oh, and don't forget to have fun!

[citizen1080]

I have /who bound to my sit hotkey.

[shdwdrake8]

Great advice, thanks.

Would still really like to know briefly what life is like as each class and at least a general feel of the population distribution. Depending on my mood, I want to either be a hipster and play what is less common or be competitive and play what is most optimal.

[Eslade]

I have /who bound to my sit hotkey.

I bind mine to the left key and have a window dedicated to /who. You want as little time as possible to pass between /who checks.

[Heavenzoutcast]

Not gonna sugar coat it. There ARE twinks with fungi's epics and resist gear. Only thing I can tell you is set a goal and keep at it. Some players are not very nice, yet others are. Once you achieve your first goal, set another (example: hit lvl 50, second goal save for resist gear). Never loose your focus on your goal. You will have times you loose plat from a player when your not paying attention. Remember, this is a RED server for a reason. You don't have your hand held like the BLUE server. Welcome to the jungle baby.

[Rettj]

Basket weaving and film appreciation

[Genedin]

You really need to give some options of classes you want to play.

No one is going to type out every class with a synopsis of how each play in pvp.

[Eslade]

carry gems not plat. they weigh less and can't be looted.

[Swish]

Great advice, thanks.

Would still really like to know briefly what life is like as each class and at least a general feel of the population distribution. Depending on my mood, I want to either be a hipster and play what is less common or be competitive and play what is most optimal.

As a new player I'd go with something that gives you a good pvp experience. Rolling a SK would do that, gear will come with time... but you get some survivability and a HT to swing things for you in a close fight.

I'd steer away from cloth classes personally as a first character as fights can last about 3 seconds if you get ambushed :D, but hey everyone's different.

Try something you think you'd enjoy... you learn the most about the mechanics of each class by playing them (except maybe a warrior lol) ;)

[LulzSect]

bind /who /sense heading to your turn key and filter the messages to open in a second chat window so you are aware of zone presence

[shdwdrake8]

Thanks again for all the tips guys.

The reason I asked for a more complete list is that I am sure other people are thinking the same as me. Blue has a "Class Selection Guide" that I've pointed my RL friends to when coming to this server and it is very well done and quite useful. If someone gets free time I'd suggest making one for red.

In the mean time, since someone asked what I myself am considering, I'll list them out and if I can get the gist of what "life is like" as these classes (PvP, PvE, guild, raid, whole package) on Red99 AND how common these classes are, I'd appreciate it.

Somewhat in order of my preference.

Bard - Probably my first pick
Ranger - Somehow offensive melee focus + snare + track seems really strong in pvp and the exp bonus seems mitigated by the group bonus. True? If all of this is true, it may tie Bard for me. Bard vs Ranger analysis for extra credit?
Wizard - Is their burst as good as it feels like it should be? With group bonus, can they level well?
Enchanter - Why do I feel like charming mobs and sending them at people is strong in pvp?

Also, in terms of the big guild fights for spawns (truly the coolest thing about Red99 imo), what classes are there never enough of and do people want more of?

Thanks ya'll.

[Chromos]

I am also in this boat. Would like to start a red character but dont want to waste time and find out my choice was poor for pvp.

I was thinking
SK - is the dmg output decent outside of HT in a pvp setting also is HT resistable?? obviously in PVE it is terrible
Wizard - seems fun to blow people but do resists get in the way?
Mage - same with wizard but pet seems like it may be helpful?
Warrior - I have heard they are OP on red99?
Cleric - seem to be unkillable? seem fun for pvp since its not the same ol pve CH chain?
Shaman - are dots always resisted any good for pvp?
Monk - always sseems like a good choice lol
Rogue - sneak and ambush people or get raped by a bunch of people?

[Zalaerian]

Enchanter if let untouched will wreck havoc.

Mezing healers or casters off to them selves hiding from melee trains, free casting from a far ( most people do not refresh their crim pots if the fight lasts more than 2 min).

4 slot dispel is huge. Your the one who can unless people are burning wands

Tash. The best debuff. Fast cast no mana. Takes cure poison to pull off

Cripple + weakness. Stick this combo on anything but war and they are toast. Makes the player encumbered to the point of perma root or snared

Mana drains

[Pudge]

Bard can be really good in group PvP if you are ontop of your shit. You're basically unkillable and are massive help to your group. But you have to actually be into playing a bard.

Ranger could be fun in velious with trueshot. Lasts 2 minutes so that's a good long time. Don't know how good it will actually be though.. velious ain't out yet. Rangers don't do the best dps but have good utility. Also, snare very rarely lands in PvP (2% it lands) so you won't be snaring many pop to death.

Wizard always good for exploding ppl. Once you get epic you're even a little beefy. They're good if you can hold back and position yourself well.

Enchanter you won't get many kills with your pet. People will either dispel your charm, or fear the mob. Most pop will try and dispel. If you take the time to bury your charm then they might get wrecked in a 1v1 scenario.

SK - I play SK and I don't fear many classes. Not the best DPS but beefy with utility.

Rogue - you won't be sneaking up on people hidden. Everyone has see invis. But if you do run up on someone they will get HURT. A good rogue in PvP will get many killshots. Rogue are extremely powerful because while their DPS is phenomenal, they're still a melee so they get decent gear and hp. Rogues don't get focused first usually, which gives you time to DPS.

[Bamz4l]

this guide that someone already made for the PvP community has everything in it that u need to know:

E.B.K. BLUUHD's guide to playing a Dark Elf Shadow Knight on the PvP server. (http://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67121)

[Rettj]

this guide that someone already made for the PvP community has everything in it that u need to know:

E.B.K. BLUUHD's guide to playing a Dark Elf Shadow Knight on the PvP server. (http://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67121)

Yiss