hi ...
check out the wiki for guides ...
http://wiki.project1999.com/Main_Page
http://wiki.project1999.com/Players:Newbie
i am new too btw ... first i make a gnome magician on blue .... played until level 13 .. then a iksar monk (until 13) ...
then i find out that blue is the beta server and green is the real classic EQ server like in the old days , so i start new a human monk on green ...
read the newbie guides and make your own decision ... but in the end you must make your own experience with the game and what fits best for you.