Relearning the ropes!

[Isey]

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

Spells on the TLP server are much stronger for the most part than they are here (many 1-60 spells were changed around the TSS expansion to make leveling easier). They also have focus effects on the TLP which we do not here. Your ranger on the TLP also has more spells and higher skill caps than here.

That said, I don't think it's a good idea to pick a class based on strength or server need. You should definitely play a class that fits your play style and that you enjoy playing. Zero classes are non-viable, and any class can be useful when played to their strengths. I made the mistake of rolling my monk based off how strong the class is, and my rogue based off server need... both are now collecting dust while I have FUN playing a ranger.

Really cool perspective and thanks for sharing it. Those rangers are so much fun, track alone is its own little game. I just did some comps and Inferno shock does up to 600 on TLP and 250 on P1999 so yeah, that makes a bit more sense now on the differences.

Glad to hear the perspective that zero-classes are non viable, that doesn't always come across on forum posts =)

[Charlievox]

The first, last and ONLY thing i consider when rolling a new toon is whether or not I think I can have fun playing it.

[Isey]

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

The first, last and ONLY thing i consider when rolling a new toon is whether or not I think I can have fun playing it.

That's the problem though. They are all fun =)

That's easy to do in an alt-friendly environment (like TLP servers) but p1999 is a pretty big commitment! Although, I do see by your sig you are with a fun stable of level 10s as well =)

[Charlievox]

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

That's the problem though. They are all fun =)

That's easy to do in an alt-friendly environment (like TLP servers) but p1999 is a pretty big commitment! Although, I do see by your sig you are with a fun stable of level 10s as well =)

And those are just the ones that have reached Level 10 or better.

[am0n]

If you are just looking to play to have fun, then really do pick the class that sounds exciting. If they all do, play them all until you settle on a main. I started recently too as the worst of the worst melee classes and have had no issue grouping. Soloing is definitely difficult (but not impossible), but I don't play to solo. If you think soloing is something you'll be doing frequency, I'd suggest probably Shaman (I think... no familiar with their soloing capability) or Druid (definitely can solo), as they both offer a lot to a group while being capable of soloing. Bards also fit into this category.

Or, make two. One that can solo really well when you don't have the time to group and one that is great in a group for when you do.

Edit: Again, it's about understanding why you are playing. If you make it to end-game and plan to raid, some classes will be in much higher demand than others. But if you are in the 1-50 range, pretty much every class can and will be used regularly. And the people that don't want you because of the class you selected are probably people you'd be okay not grouping with. I've only had one person not invite me to a group because of my class; that person also ended up getting kicked from the very same group for randomly afking and being greedy with loot.

[JurisDictum]

Speaking as someone who actually has raided on this server a lot, don't pick a class based on what a particular raid guild wants. Raid guilds want every class if you show up at least some the time and do your job most the time. True, there are some classes that they want more. But unless you like being highly desired in raids, that really doesn't matter. Also, what guilds want is not a static thing. With the exception of monk (there is always plenty of monks), just about every class is highly wanted from time to time.
Also, you don't have to be hardcore to raid...this server moves slow and there is plenty of time to get 60. There are at least 5 casual friendly guilds I can think of that raid.
Rogues and Wizards are always wanted on raids. Often, Clerics and Warriors are highly appreciated as well. The rest just depends on what a guild happens to be short on. I will say that the least useful class on a raid is Shadowknight...but an SK can join a raid guild just fine.

[Isey]

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

Speaking as someone who actually has raided on this server a lot, don't pick a class based on what a particular raid guild wants. Raid guilds want every class if you show up at least some the time and do your job most the time. True, there are some classes that they want more. But unless you like being highly desired in raids, that really doesn't matter. Also, what guilds want is not a static thing. With the exception of monk (there is always plenty of monks), just about every class is highly wanted from time to time.
Also, you don't have to be hardcore to raid...this server moves slow and there is plenty of time to get 60. There are at least 5 casual friendly guilds I can think of that raid.
Rogues and Wizards are always wanted on raids. Often, Clerics and Warriors are highly appreciated as well. The rest just depends on what a guild happens to be short on. I will say that the least useful class on a raid is Shadowknight...but an SK can join a raid guild just fine.

Thanks for the feedback =)

I am really enjoying my Wiz on the TLP but forum writers here trashed Wizards pretty bad as a useful group member (I don't mind soloing, but prefer grouping when I can!) so it's this dynamic where I'm trying to sort out what is fact vs fiction on the actual server. I have been plugging away on a few characters getting different comfort levels.

If I ever did raid it would be super casual.

[thufir]

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

Thanks for the feedback =)

I am really enjoying my Wiz on the TLP but forum writers here trashed Wizards pretty bad as a useful group member (I don't mind soloing, but prefer grouping when I can!) so it's this dynamic where I'm trying to sort out what is fact vs fiction on the actual server. I have been plugging away on a few characters getting different comfort levels.

If I ever did raid it would be super casual.

Wizards and rangers are probably the most picked-on classes on p99, but even then I never personally object to them in groups, and I rarely see anyone I am grouping with actually object to picking them up.

You'll be fine no matter what you do here. In popular zones, groups are plentiful and easy to get into. There are also plenty of zones that are mostly unoccupied if you prefer to solo or explore.

[Isey]

I actually settled in on a Halfling Cleric - going to give it a go. I have ALWAYS levelled on the other continent, doing the starting zone - CB - Unrest - MM route so going to see how things are on shorter, more foot furry side of things.

[Jed]

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

HI All -

Glorious little project you have going on here. I have been mucking around with various low level characters, trying to decide on which route I am going to take on my journey here. I really only have time to play one character seriously and am torn between what I am good at and going somewhere new.

I played live EQ on the testserver primarily and my main was an untwinked Troll Warrior, that I got up to level 55 (so you know I am a sucker for punishment).

I have been spoiled a bit with the TLP servers as leveling is fast and furious and the UI and gameplay (loot, etc.) is so smooth and easy. This is clouding my character making here.

1) My highest level character is an enchanter at level 33. Super fun class, good solo and group friendly, but also (by reading these forums) sounds like there are plenty of them that they are tripping over each other and that makes groups hard to find on p1999.

2) Second highest level character is a ranger at 30 - Very fun melee class, but reading the boards here are badder than bad in this era.

3) Third highest class is a Wizard (level 28) and has been the most fun to play so far - last night in basement unrest I was doing between 30% and 60% of every mobs health bar (clarity cast on me AND a clarity pot) and absolutely melting mobs. However, reading the boards here, Wizards are also useless, and shelved just to be used as porters. (Why is that? Do they not do the crazy damage they do on TLPs?)

4) Fourth Highest character is a 17 Gnome SK and super duper fun as well but of course not optimized for tanking (after reading here, should be an Ogre!). Heck, I don't even know if you can roll a gnome SK on P1999.

5) I also have a 9 Cleric and 7 Shaman as I was toying with healing classes.

I am torn between a new adventure (monk or bard maybe?) or picking one of the above and having a go of it all. Either way currently playing around with an Enchanter, Bard, Wizard and Cleric and about to make a Troll SK for solo nostalgia. Eventually I will settle in on one, and until then, will gladly take all suggestions, love, and thoughts from the community.

Cheers!

It obviously depends on what you want end game. Shaman's are great if you want to group or do stuff solo. It doesn't sound like you have a problem with playing more than one character. A wizard and shaman would be two good classes to switch between.

End game Wizards and Shaman's are good for raiding so you can choose which you want to be your main at that time. With that said, a Wizard that isn't your main will end up being a port bot because they can't farm much. A shaman as an alt would be more useful since they are more small group and solo friendly for farming.