new to game many questions

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Lance and Nagoya both gave good answers to your question of what would be good with a mage. As far as the other concerns go, It can take several months of dedication to reach the endgame in this. much more of a leveling marathon then most modern mmos. Join up with Dawn Belivers or Kittens who say Mew both are social, casual friendly, and also do some raiding at high lvl.