New to EQ!

[Darreth]

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

Cleric is easier.
Enchanter if you like to solo and get money.

I applaud you for striving to be a true newb, but with the state of the economy, it's hard not to twink.

As a cleric will I be able to solo? Or will I even have to worry about soloing? Do more people just group?
And I will keep that in mind.. Still would like to try it though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Efwan]

Both will take a bit of a learning curve but I'd say cleric is easier in each aspect. Solo'ing can be done but might be slow especially for a new person, alot of trying this and that and seeing what works in certain situations. However I feel you wouldn't have any problems finding a group, just melee/nuke your way to 8-10 and group from there, that's what I'd do. /lfg on will be a great tool for you and during normal hours I don't see you lfg for longer than 15 mins especially as you get into your teens/20s. You will also make a crapton of friends lol.

[Darreth]

Efwan, thanks a ton for your advice! Cleric it is, as I love community. I can always roll a 2nd tune to see Enchanter is all about any-who!

[Trebeh]

Welcome fellow Saints Fan

[Castigate]

Both classes are great at getting groups, Enchanter is one of the best soloists on top of that. Clerics can't solo much, but every group pretty much requires one.

[Nalir]

Welcome to the game, pretty awesome to see a real newb again!

Like others said, the imperfections of Everquest classic is what makes it so good in the end.

Forget soloing as a cleric though. It's not because you can't (you can do decently vs undead) but because you'll be sitting on your butt waiting for mana the whole time.

Use the /friend command to add people to your friendlist who you've grouped with who seemed fun to hang out with and go from there, Grouping is way more fun than soloing anyways.

Also, in Everquest it's not rude to ask a group if you can join, or asking in a zone if they got a spot for you, it's part of the game.

[Andervin]

Steep learning curve for the enchanter but well worth the outcome if you're into that. Levels 1-15 are miserable. WoW has nothing that can compare imo.

Cleric would be easier in that in those low levels you're a minor tank that can heal. Later, you're everyones bestest buddy.

[Kohedron]

As a Falcons fan, I already hate you.

Just kidding.

But really.

My suggestion would be join any of the leveling guilds after you meet some new people, it makes grouping (which is easy enough as a cleric) even easier.

Oh, and stay away from RMT's and boxing

[Darreth]

In game currently and my name is Darreth. Not quite sure what to do, thank god for the Wiki. Trying to learn.. Not very easy, but I'm determined. I have to leave here in a little while to go run some errands, but will definitely be on tonight.

[Estu]

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

In game currently and my name is Darreth. Not quite sure what to do, thank god for the Wiki. Trying to learn.. Not very easy, but I'm determined. I have to leave here in a little while to go run some errands, but will definitely be on tonight.

Feel free to ask questions here. You can also find me and some others on IRC most of the time. Regarding your earlier questions about soloing/grouping as a cleric - you can solo as a cleric (there is even a guide on the wiki on doing so), but they are the worst of all the caster classes at soloing in terms of EXP per hour. All they do is nuke down a monster, preferably undead (better nukes against them), then sit for several minutes getting mana back. It is very inefficient. You can certainly group all the way to 60, especially as a cleric or enchanter. Clerics are a lot more straightforward. What I'd do is get to level 4 just bashing things, then go to Greater Faydark, get a bind there, and start grouping. First in Orc Hill, then in Crushbone. Don't be afraid to start your own groups. Have fun!