Narrowing down decision....

[Byrjun]

Originally Posted by NirrtiXXX [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The last three have buffs, but the problem is which is least common and most needed in Raids? Should I even worry about Raids at all on my first toon in P1999? Should I worry more about getting a foothold on the server?

This depends on a few things. Do you want to raid? Do you have an idea of what type of raid guild you want to join? How quickly do you think you'll acclimate to the server? In other words, what does "getting a foothold on the server" mean to you?

How common a class is generally doesn't matter much. I know IB and TMO both recruit based on player skill, not the class they play. A great ranger is worth way more than a shitty cleric. Guild rosters fluctuate often since the server has a high turnover rate.

Originally Posted by NirrtiXXX [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

On the Bard I read there are bugs with the class, has that changed?

I don't play a bard so I don't know exactly what this pertains to but since there's a lot of bards and I never hear anyone complaining, I'd say yes or they're minor.

Originally Posted by NirrtiXXX [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also for Bard and Enchanter charm how reliable is it? How long typically until it breaks etc?

Depends on mob MR, level difference, your charisma, and dumb luck.

Originally Posted by NirrtiXXX [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If I am looking at things wrong... I just do not want to get to a certain point in the game and be stuck with no one to group with because "that class is worthless" etc.

Should be fine with all those classes. Necromancers will be a bit tougher to find a group with but there are certain necromancers that I loved grouping with because they were really good at their class. Not many, though. Your skill as a player usually means a lot more than the class you play, reputation plays a big part in how easy the game is for you.

Based on your questions/concerns I can't really narrow that list down to a certain class. You picked all of the classes that are great solo, in a group, or in a raid. So, it would really come down to a playstyle choice. What role do you want to have in a group or a raid?