Bard vs. Rogue

[Muligan21]

Hey guys, i've dabbled in Project 1999 for sometime now and with Rift slowing down i've finally made the jump to P99. I'm having a hard time deciding which class would be more beneficial or needed on the server. I have rolled a bard but some of my friends seem to think I would have a hard time getting a group or even into a raiding guild.

I have played a cleric in EQ for nearly a decade and have healed in nearly every MMO to date at the raid level. I really want to do something different.

Any and all guidance would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
Muli