Yet Another Returnee

[Deckk]

I just started, but here's my background and advice:

I coach college football, high school track and field, work full time, have two kids and a woman at home to attend to. Time isn't something I'm swimming in. When I first got p99, I knew I wanted to play a warrior. It's just what I want to play. But as I was playing him, I realized that soon I was going to need to have a major gear upgrade to be able to solo and not rely on grouping all the time given the amount of time I typically play.

So, I re-rolled as a necro. I'll be leveling him in order to get gear to play my warrior. I can solo the necro in whatever time I do have time to play, and in time I'll be able to play the warrior solo in some circumstances as long as I keep him over geared. End game I'll need to rely on a group (and close to it) but I'll at least be able to move forward.

So my recommendation is to play a class that can solo well at first and not group reliant: Enchanter, necro, wizard, mage, druid, shaman, bard in no particular order. Level them and then gear up whatever class you truly want to play. It's really going about it backwards, but it's almost necessary if you have a time crunch.

[Wiley]

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

So my recommendation is to play a class that can solo well at first and not group reliant: Enchanter, necro, wizard, mage, druid, shaman, bard in no particular order. Level them and then gear up whatever class you truly want to play. It's really going about it backwards, but it's almost necessary if you have a time crunch.

I tend to disagree with this, I'd much rather play what I wanted to play out the gate then play a "starter" class to fund my real character later.

If you have limited play time anyway then down time and/or efficiency shouldn't be something to worry about. Any class can solo, it just depends on how much time sitting on your butt you're willing to handle.

[jarshale]

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

I tend to disagree with this, I'd much rather play what I wanted to play out the gate then play a "starter" class to fund my real character later.

If you have limited play time anyway then down time and/or efficiency shouldn't be something to worry about. Any class can solo, it just depends on how much time sitting on your butt you're willing to handle.

It's pretty dangerous soloing as most melee unless you are geared decently. Bards don't count though.

I rolled a necro as my money maker first before I started my warrior and haven't regretted it. Gimped tanks don't do very well.

[Deckk]

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

I tend to disagree with this, I'd much rather play what I wanted to play out the gate then play a "starter" class to fund my real character later.

If you have limited play time anyway then down time and/or efficiency shouldn't be something to worry about. Any class can solo, it just depends on how much time sitting on your butt you're willing to handle.

I can respect this point of view. But, to be honest, a tank with no gear is difficult to play. Even for groups. A warrior can't hold agro as well with no gear. Which means if a group has a choice between a fresh warrior, a twinked warrior, a fresh SK or a fresh Pally, they'd likely choose the twink warrior one, fresh SK/Paly next and then the ungeared warrior.

On a fresh server, a fresh warrior is fine. There's no other choice and everyone is kind of lagging. But on a server this old with twinks running rampant, it's a lot tougher sledding.

But, if someone really wants to JUST play that one class and try to make it work, more power to them. It's just going to be more difficult and frustrating.

[RevengeofGio]

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

I can respect this point of view. But, to be honest, a tank with no gear is difficult to play. Even for groups. A warrior can't hold agro as well with no gear. Which means if a group has a choice between a fresh warrior, a twinked warrior, a fresh SK or a fresh Pally, they'd likely choose the twink warrior one, fresh SK/Paly next and then the ungeared warrior.

On a fresh server, a fresh warrior is fine. There's no other choice and everyone is kind of lagging. But on a server this old with twinks running rampant, it's a lot tougher sledding.

But, if someone really wants to JUST play that one class and try to make it work, more power to them. It's just going to be more difficult and frustrating.

Yeah people will say "twinked warrior LFG" which may kill your chances. (I laugh when I see this, but I'm sure some don't).

[webrunner5]

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

I tend to disagree with this, I'd much rather play what I wanted to play out the gate then play a "starter" class to fund my real character later.

If you have limited play time anyway then down time and/or efficiency shouldn't be something to worry about. Any class can solo, it just depends on how much time sitting on your butt you're willing to handle.

I agree with that also. It is a LONG way to 60 and you will be the one playing it. So pick what you like not what sort of fits in. And you are allowed to have more than one character and account on here. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]