First Time

[Kope]

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

Why level fast? What's the point? One could argue that levelling *is* the game, so why rush to be done?

I actually agree with you on this point, but people generally want to level quickly to see the end game.

All of the new toons I make, I make purely for the reason of grouping, doing dungeons, dungeon crawling etc...

...I also get called insane for doing that though :P People are generally confused when I say that.

[Brutal_X]

A Mage or Necro in my opinion, are one of the best soloers by far for NEW players. They get pets, necros get dots, and mages get semi-nukes. Both of them have smaller xp penalties, if i recall its 20%... I started on hero as a mage, and im definately glad i did!

[Foozae]

Level 5 bard, man this game does take a long time to level, but I am having a really good time so far. ^^

[Kender]

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

Level 5 bard, man this game does take a long time to level, but I am having a really good time so far. ^^

well you picked a class with a 40% penalty... until you can AE effectively you'll level real slow when not in a group

[Raavak]

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

well you picked a class with a 40% penalty... until you can AE effectively you'll level real slow when not in a group

That's at level 18 I think. Then you can effectively bard kite (search for posts on that on these forums, there some good discussion). You picked a fairly difficult class to learn, too, for a new player. But if you can manage it you will take the EQ-bull by the horns.

Remember, that if you elect to group for exp once you've gained a few levels you will also be tagged as the puller (with your lulls to pull single mobs) and crowd-control (mezmerize and charm). Then of course there is your mana regeneration songs that casters will love.

In end-game raid situations you will be loved and sought after for your great resist songs. And as a dragon puller in the outdoors, since you can outrun most anything on Norrath with your travel songs.