Curse

Goddess Elaine · May 08, 2008, 03:10 AM // 03:10

Okay so after taking a long break... I totally forgot so many things!

So... I decided to create a new character, but I can't seem to make up
my mind in which class I should work on.

I like playing a class that isn't too complicated... but somewhat powerful
at the same time. Could you guys suggest me a class I should play?

ty3c · May 08, 2008, 03:16 AM // 03:16

try monk, or mesmer

those are easy and FUN

Goddess Elaine · May 08, 2008, 03:17 AM // 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ty3c

try monk, or mesmer

those are easy and FUN

Mesmer? Seriously? I heard from people that it's the most complicated class on GW lol.

Bluefeather · May 08, 2008, 03:17 AM // 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goddess Elaine

Okay so after taking a long break... I totally forgot so many things!

So... I decided to create a new character, but I can't seem to make up
my mind in which class I should work on.

I like playing a class that isn't too complicated... but somewhat powerful
at the same time. Could you guys suggest me a class I should play?

Warrior is a good start. All you have to do is to press C and then Spacebar. Wait until you die and then C and then Spacebar again. Later you will learn how to press 1 (or 2 up to 8) and there will be fewer deaths.

Really, warrior isn't complicated and can be played even if you are not paying attention to your game (at least at the early stage of the game.)

Konig Des Todes · May 08, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21

Warrior is the very least complicated. Other classes require some thought. If you want to go straight to the hardest, then go Monk, Sin, or Mesmer. Many would say sin doesn't require thought, but if you don't want to die constantly, like most sins seem to do, it does

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Kapral · May 08, 2008, 03:22 AM // 03:22

I personally like Monk and Ranger.

Vinraith · May 08, 2008, 03:22 AM // 03:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goddess Elaine

Mesmer? Seriously? I heard from people that it's the most complicated class on GW lol.

He's messing with you.

Try a warrior if you want to get your bearings again, they're straightforward and can be very powerful damage dealers when you get good with them. Alternatively, ranger is another class that's not too difficult to manage but can become quite powerful. If you'd prefer a caster, elementalist is probably the most straightforward of the lot, and there's obviously enormous damage potential there.

snaek · May 08, 2008, 03:24 AM // 03:24

ele is no doubt the easiest

Icy The Mage · May 08, 2008, 03:24 AM // 03:24

Warriors are easy to play as, and they're very accepted in groups, just because all you have to do is run into the enemies with your nice high armor. :P

Another easy one to play would be ranger, because although you have only decent armor, you get to sit at the back with a bow, shooting everything from a distance, and then activating your blocking stances/heals when enemies come near.

And yea, the most difficult class to play would be mesmer, but the most difficult class to play "well" would probably be assassin.

The Red Messenger · May 08, 2008, 03:25 AM // 03:25

Paragon! with ursan dominating the pve field, paragon makes the best ursan (infinite energy with leadership, high armor, and useful when not in form)

They can be powerful, have high armor, and lead henchmen very well.
Simple to play: they have the fewest skills to choose from, and most of them are decent.

Also they are very useful in pvp with their shouts and chants having very few counters and 0 removal.

Chaos55 · May 08, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28

Monks are fun to play. They're almost always needed in a group, so finding a party is pretty easy. Although I enjoy playing as a monk, I find playing as a elementalist pretty fun as well.

[DE] · May 08, 2008, 03:33 AM // 03:33

Paragon - pretty interesting to play as long as you don't run the imbagon build 24/7

Celestial_Kitsune · May 08, 2008, 03:33 AM // 03:33

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Originally Posted by Goddess Elaine

I like playing a class that isn't too complicated... but somewhat powerful at the same time.

Paragon, I choose you!

Neo Nugget · May 08, 2008, 03:34 AM // 03:34

Rits are my favorite class, they're very versatile and are fun to play

Quantisha · May 08, 2008, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Well, it may help if we know what you prefer more of. That way, you can narrow it down more.

Are you the type of casting or melee? Close range or Far away?
Do you like to use the skills in a particular order or like the ones that require timing?
Do you like to focus damage on one person or deal damage to muliple people?
Do you like to have control of more allies, or simply have one ally that attacks what you attack?
Do you like to support and prevent damage to the party as well as provide energy for them?
Are you lazy and want someone else to do the attacking for you?

I can't think of more profession narrowing questions, someone go ask more. xD

MMSDome · May 08, 2008, 03:48 AM // 03:48

I say Paragon as I never get bored playing it. That is me personally but I do know others that think Paragon can get very boring.

Choose a Monk. I never play a monk but form the people I know that have monk as their main love it.

ogre_jd · May 08, 2008, 03:48 AM // 03:48

Actually, Mesmers are quite easy - in the beginning (in Proph, up 'til Yak's Bend, IMHO). Early on the mobs of enemies aren't so huge that you can't spread around [[Empathy], [[Backfire] and [[Conjure Phantasm], with a [[Chaos Storm] or two in there (mainly when you've gotten surrounded and want to scatter them), enough to weaken them enough that your henchidiots can take them out. After that point mobs tend to be too large and individual members too tough to take out with such basic tactics. This is when advanced Mesmer techniques start being necessary and the class' learning curve turns from a gentle slope into Mount Everest...

As for Assassins, well, they're fairly easy as well at most points of the game - you just need to learn when to back off for a little bit to heal or apply your Enchantments and such, not get out of range of your Monk, to switch targets and not just keep trying to hit that Am Fah Assassin who's used Flashing Blades, etc...

[Barrage][Called Shot][Sharpen Daggers][Critical Eye][Way of the Master][Heart of Shadow] and either [Death's Charge] or [Viper's Defense] or a [Signet of Capture], depending on my mood, has served me quite well recently, especially in the crowded streets and sewers of Kaineng where the enemy tends to clump. Maxed out 12 Marksmanship, 14 Critical Strikes (11+helm+major rune), and the rest (6?) going into Shadow Arts has been what I used. Sadly, he's having an easier go of it than my Barraging Ranger (who hasn't ascended yet, but will be going /Rt as soon as he can to test out Splinter Weapon).

mr_groovy · May 08, 2008, 03:49 AM // 03:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goddess Elaine

I like playing a class that isn't too complicated... but somewhat powerful
at the same time. Could you guys suggest me a class I should play?

Ele, Warrior, Paragon. Easy to play & somewhat powerfull...
Then again, slap UB on your skill bar,and any class is easy to play and somewhat powerfull

1 up and 2 down · May 08, 2008, 04:10 AM // 04:10

Play a rit, they aren't too complicated to play. And they are somewhat powerful.

But then again maybe I am biased?

Randvek · May 08, 2008, 04:17 AM // 04:17

If you want powerful and easy to play, I definitely vouch for Elementalist.