On Blue Server - Help me decide - SK, Pal, Rng, Wiz or Necro

[Sketelmona]

Greeting folks,

Just started on the server....originally from Tunare, played from 99 - 03 as Khrah (human war), Orchestro (HE bard) and Grognak (Troll SK). So glad to have found P99, big thanks to the devs for all they've done in creating a home for this player and everyone else.

I am struggling with a class decision though, and am going to outline some points below and hopefully can get some feedback:

First I'll list my play style and attributes:

I play at night (MST), I prefer to group but would like to be able to solo if I only have an hour or so. I enjoy dungeon crawling the old haunts and overall exploration. Would like to get into a little bit of raiding once leveled high enough. Finally, I have a long term goal of completing a class epic and hitting 60.

With the classes listed above, what are the chances of satisfying all these needs? I am in no rush whatsoever.

What is the server in need of in terms of classes?

I don't mind tanking when I need too and melee / ranged dps is fine.

Currently playing a necro to get the feel of the game again, and I am getting rocked by mobs in EC. Pet doesn't seem to be taunting very well and one clinging darkness gets me agro. Thoughts?

So far I'm loving the server, and thanks for any help.

Sketelmona