New player with a few questions

[JxP]

Hello,

I haven't actually been able to log in yet due to the server issues, but I am doing a bit of research now so I will be all set when the server is back online.

I did read over over the stickies, but I didn't see the answers to these questions specifically. The main reason for this post is to say hello, and also to help me decide what type of character to play [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

1. Is meditate restricted to the staring at the spell book?
2. Is mana/HP regen at the same level as original vanilla EQ?
3. The only fast travel options are from players (ports, sow, etc)?
4. Death penalties are set to original vanilla EQ also? (corpse runs, xp penalty)
5. Are the character models Luclin based or original?
6. What is the duration of Clarity? Are all buffs set at the same durations as original?

Those are the important questions, I am leaning towards a support class such as Shaman or Cleric. I enjoy grouping, but I like to do a bit of soloing too, so that complicates the decision.