New Player, saying hello with an inquiry!

[IWantBapo]

Hello P99 friends! I have never played the original EQ but I am interested in trying it out.

My previous experience with MMORPG's include WoW, Runescape, Runes of Magic, Guildwars 1 & 2, as well as other games such as Wurm & Dungeons and Dragons Online.

I have done some research into what is and is not "viable" for a solo player and I have come to the conclusion that I just don't want to play any of the obvious choices for new players.

Anyway, my question is thus;

I am interested in playing a Dwarf Paladin or a Human Warrior, sub optimal I am aware.. but how much more difficult is it going to be for me to play these classes in comparison to the meta solo options?