Not sure what to play

[Roth]

Hey guys, I am having a difficult time figuring out what to play to enjoy the game. I rolled an iksar necromancer mainly because I've spent a lot of time on kunark when I played previously and also I love the concept of one. I rolled one previously(post pok) but I never got it to an extremely high level and for a lot of personal reasons I really WANT to play an iksar necro and be successful. The problem: I don't really like playing it. I don't like the faction problems, the isolation, or even the 75% pet exp penalty(among other penalties). I don't like the concept of kiting or dots, or any of these things. I really like the concept of what an iksar necromancer is, but actually making it work is a lot of frustration and effort, and I'm not sure if I want to solo my way through kunark forever.

Here's basically what I'm thinking otherwise... I've played a high elf mage before previously, or a dark elf mage. Mages fit my playstyle much more. They're straightforward, your pet can tank better, they're more relient on nukes, they're just overall more straightforward and less complicated. It's also nice I think that I'd be able to use more cities. The problem: Blandness. If I roll say a high elf mage, I don't know if I'd really feel attachment to my character. It might be a lot easier but I feel somehow it wouldn't be right. I just don't like the concept of a mage as much and I feel like I've overplayed one at this point.

I guess it really comes down to is it worth giving up a concept for functionality? I want to be an iksar necro, but is it actually worth the trouble? Would I be better off "selling out" and rolling an easier class/race combination? As a final note, I'm not extremely experienced with the game, but I know enough to be able to function with either choice. I'm not an amazing vet though or anything. Any opinions would be appreciated.