Most populated newbie zone if any?

[Eldaran]

Hello all,

I'm looking into coming to play on P1999 and was wondering if there is a good place to start where I might be able to find someone to group with. I have no current friends that I know playing this, but would really like to get involved. I don't have a ton of playtime during the warmer months here, but would still like to experience EQ again. Any tips for starter zone, most needed classes, or anything else a new guy like me would need to know is appreciated. Thank you in advance!