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[Akame]

I played lotro too, though I did hit max levels and did raid, you'll find plenty of casual and friendly people here to help you along.

My best hint honestly would be to start somewhere where you can get to East Commonlands relatively easily, you can sell bone chips and spider silks quickly to earn some cash and there is usually a willing player nearby to give you buffs since you're starting out, it makes the first few levels a whole lot easier.

[Tokum-6n0m3]

Honestly the nicest thing about this server (minus the fact that its the closest emulation of original classic EQ) is the fact that the community is very representative of that time in EQ. You have the elitist and you have the casual players, there is something there for everyone.....

Just pick a class that you can enjoy and have fun with, sometimes groups can be hard to find, and sometimes you log in and get 3 invites to groups soon as you turn on LFG.

With you being from EU id recommend picking some kind of solo class as you'll be login in during off-peak hours, tho don't be fooled tho server pop dies alil during this time there is still plenty of groups going on and is actually normally a better time to get in said groups as the zones/camps are not as contested during these hours.

Weather you plan on remaining casual or want to be raiding everyday you should be able to find like minded people/guild that fits your play style and keep in mind on this server many of the "casual" "family" guilds on server still manage to raid when they have time, its just not there main focus.....

Either way welcome to the server and hope you enjoy it 8)