Starting up, what kind of classes are needed?

[Vormotus]

Hi guys, currently getting client, and will install tomorrow. Was wondering what classes are most needed here? I just want to be able to find groups and explore.

Was playing a Bard on progressive live server but they had the melody command which really helped my old twisted fingers, the command exists here?

Are rogues useful or needed here? Just want to avoid the classic druid/necro choice since it seems the common choice everywhere alongside magician. Just want a class that can find groups quickly and is needed and not well represented in the pop ;)

My Eq experience has been limited to necros/beastlords (which I assume are not existant here either) and rogues , so dont have much knowledge and would love to make this my new home for a long time.

Cheers!

[dcbone86]

Healers and tanks. There is no /melody command.

[Matthalas Winterheart]

Play what makes you happy. Do not concern yourself about what the "Server Needs". There are enough high level players as it is, many with more alts then I have socks.

The raid scene on P99 is Frustrating at best. So, Ultimately...Play what makes you happy and dont worry about end game results.

[nectarprime]

Yup, play what you want. That being said, healers are always in demand but cleric isn't for everybody. Druid is a good choice if you like to solo and make money. Monks are great if you like dps

[dcbone86]

Play what makes you happy. Do not concern yourself about what the "Server Needs". There are enough high level players as it is, many with more alts then I have socks.

The raid scene on P99 is Frustrating at best. So, Ultimately...Play what makes you happy and dont worry about end game results.

I agree with this for new players or players who are easily turned off by playing a class they dislike.

But for min/maxers or players who's goal is to be useful/needed in parties and are willing to learn that class and play it well, then let them do it.

If what makes you happy is being a class that is useful and highly sought, go for it.

[Expediency]

Mages are not popular here at high levels. If you want easiest group finding roll tank/cleric/ monk / rogue / chanter/ shaman/ bard

[Issar]

And welcome to the server, Vormotus! Update this thread with what you decide play and I'm sure one of us will likely be able to reach with a little help to get going.