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NewToGW · Feb 11, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27

alright, its me again. I'm having trouble picking a profession. Since I am getting nightfall, assasin is out of the picture. I am wondering what you would choose for your first character. I want a caster, something that is easy enough to get me interested in the game. If you could list a profession, and state why, that would be great, thanks.

farmerfez · Feb 11, 2008, 12:35 AM // 00:35

elementalist or necromancer for caster is fun. I like ele's because of the sheer damage but necro is nice because there's so much you can do.

mllepandora · Feb 11, 2008, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Admittedly, I am a bit biased, here, but I would pick elementalist as a starting class. (yes, it was my first class too.. hence my bias)

I think, for a person learning GW, who wants a caster class, Ele provides a large range of spells with *less* of a learning curve, allowing the player a chance to learn the mechanics of the game without getting overwhelmed.

(IMHO, playing a Mesmer (for example) requires a certain amount of game knowledge to pull off correctly)

**cosyfiep** · Feb 11, 2008, 12:59 AM // 00:59

if you want a caster and want to do damage...then elementalist (yeah my first character as well)....if you want to 'feel good' about what you do then monk.
However, ele is the easiest to do and learn the game doing.
Welcome to guildwars: nightfall and enjoy your stay!

pamelf · Feb 11, 2008, 01:52 AM // 01:52

elementalist is probably the easiest starting caster class. I'd go with that.

the kurzick eater · Feb 11, 2008, 02:18 AM // 02:18

i agree with all these people, elementalists can do huge damage, and on top of that all you have to do is button mash! how much better can it get?

Feb 11, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27	#1
NewToGW Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Stilldonthaveone Profession: R/W	Character pick... alright, its me again. I'm having trouble picking a profession. Since I am getting nightfall, assasin is out of the picture. I am wondering what you would choose for your first character. I want a caster, something that is easy enough to get me interested in the game. If you could list a profession, and state why, that would be great, thanks.

Feb 11, 2008, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#2
farmerfez Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: You should know Profession: W/	elementalist or necromancer for caster is fun. I like ele's because of the sheer damage but necro is nice because there's so much you can do.

Feb 11, 2008, 12:50 AM // 00:50	#3
mllepandora Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: at my desk Guild: The Lesser Horse Men Profession: E/	Admittedly, I am a bit biased, here, but I would pick elementalist as a starting class. (yes, it was my first class too.. hence my bias) I think, for a person learning GW, who wants a caster class, Ele provides a large range of spells with less of a learning curve, allowing the player a chance to learn the mechanics of the game without getting overwhelmed. (IMHO, playing a Mesmer (for example) requires a certain amount of game knowledge to pull off correctly)

Feb 11, 2008, 12:59 AM // 00:59	#4
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	if you want a caster and want to do damage...then elementalist (yeah my first character as well)....if you want to 'feel good' about what you do then monk. However, ele is the easiest to do and learn the game doing. Welcome to guildwars: nightfall and enjoy your stay!

Feb 11, 2008, 01:52 AM // 01:52	#5
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	elementalist is probably the easiest starting caster class. I'd go with that.

Feb 11, 2008, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#6
the kurzick eater Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 1323 lancelot dr. greenwood PA Guild: wat Profession: Mo/	i agree with all these people, elementalists can do huge damage, and on top of that all you have to do is button mash! how much better can it get?