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MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

Are there any primary professions or primary/secondary combos that are grossly overpopulated? Any that are grossly underpopulated?

Swehurn · Feb 10, 2006, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.

As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated.

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 05:18 PM // 17:18

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Originally Posted by Swehurn

Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.

As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated.

I was doing some reading, and I did indeed like mesmer.

Swehurn · Feb 10, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

IMO, maybe not the best char for your first one. It can be difficult to learn to play a mesmer, and you might find the learning curve frustrating.

Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have...

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 05:34 PM // 17:34

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Originally Posted by Swehurn

IMO, maybe not the best char for your first one. It can be difficult to learn to play a mesmer, and you might find the learning curve frustrating.

Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have...

I'll consider that, but I normally don't mind a learning curve :-)

Pevil Lihatuh · Feb 10, 2006, 05:39 PM // 17:39

heh if you find mesmer fun, go for it. I chose a Ranger/Mesmer for my first char, probably one of the harder combinations to go for, simply because a bad ranger or mesmer will be totally ineffective. And I'll be honest, the other classes seem ridiculously easy now to me, but my R/Me is STILL my favourite and easiest to play. hehe.

Thing is, when you start, the only thing you're 'stuck' with without restarting is your primary profession, so you can choose all the secondaries for as long as you like in the tutorial area until you decide that yes, this is what i want, or no, I'm gonna go start a different primary profession.

Loviatar · Feb 10, 2006, 05:40 PM // 17:40

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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984

I'll consider that, but I normally don't mind a learning curve :-)

take it at your own pace and have fun.

there are 3 other slots to try something else for variety.

these might help get started

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

take it at your own pace and have fun.

there are 3 other slots to try something else for variety.

these might help get started

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

thanks Loviatar. At least initally, I think I'll try a mesmer primary of some sort.

beanerman_99 · Feb 10, 2006, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Play and ele/mesmer and never look back

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52

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Originally Posted by beanerman_99

Play and ele/mesmer and never look back

i was actually thinking mesmer/ele or mesmer/ranger. very different reaons on both, but mesmer primary appeals to me. the secondary can still waver :-)

Loviatar · Feb 10, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58

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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984

i was actually thinking mesmer/ele or mesmer/ranger. very different reaons on both, but mesmer primary appeals to me. the secondary can still waver :-)

ele needs a lot of energy that the mes cant supply if that helps.

can be done but restrictions apply and your mileage may vary

ConeHead2467 · Feb 10, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

what do you guys say about ranger/warrior?

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 07:01 PM // 19:01

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

ele needs a lot of energy that the mes cant supply if that helps.

can be done but restrictions apply and your mileage may vary

yeah....mage types always seem to do that :-)

still thinking about that secondary

Retribution X · Feb 10, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03

Play a Mo/Me. we need good monks.

or an E/Mo. that's a pretty decent healer.

If Mes is gonna be primary, go Me/Mo. and do fast resser. absolutley no use until later missions.

neoteo · Feb 10, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05

you can change second profession on post searing too ... go mesmer

Nikki Moonlight · Feb 10, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05

you can barely ever go wrong with monk secondary...heck..you can never go wrong with it..

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

monk seems like a good choice as well...even if its for nothing else other than rezz

fallot · Feb 10, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

Playing a Mesmer requires a knowledge of the skills used in the game by every profession. While they are not difficult to play, they dont wont make the best first character for everyone. However, if you really want to make a mesmer, no one is going to stop you.

By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong.

MusicWriter0984 · Feb 10, 2006, 07:19 PM // 19:19

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Originally Posted by fallot

Playing a Mesmer requires a knowledge of the skills used in the game by every profession. While they are not difficult to play, they dont wont make the best first character for everyone. However, if you really want to make a mesmer, no one is going to stop you.

By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong.

nah, rangers seem to have a good bit of usueful utility though

Nikki Moonlight · Feb 10, 2006, 07:23 PM // 19:23

to be honest..even though you *should* be able to rely on monks for healing..mesmers have..pretty pathetic healing skills, so you kinda need to heal yourself in those situations..

Feb 10, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#1
MusicWriter0984 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006	Starting in GW soon - Question Are there any primary professions or primary/secondary combos that are grossly overpopulated? Any that are grossly underpopulated?

Feb 10, 2006, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#2
Swehurn 1,787,569 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada	Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game. As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated. Last edited by Swehurn; Feb 10, 2006 at 05:16 PM // 17:16..

Feb 10, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03	#14
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	Play a Mo/Me. we need good monks. or an E/Mo. that's a pretty decent healer. If Mes is gonna be primary, go Me/Mo. and do fast resser. absolutley no use until later missions. Last edited by Retribution X; Feb 10, 2006 at 07:06 PM // 19:06..

Feb 10, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30	#4
Swehurn 1,787,569 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada	IMO, maybe not the best char for your first one. It can be difficult to learn to play a mesmer, and you might find the learning curve frustrating. Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have...

Feb 10, 2006, 05:39 PM // 17:39	#6
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	heh if you find mesmer fun, go for it. I chose a Ranger/Mesmer for my first char, probably one of the harder combinations to go for, simply because a bad ranger or mesmer will be totally ineffective. And I'll be honest, the other classes seem ridiculously easy now to me, but my R/Me is STILL my favourite and easiest to play. hehe. Thing is, when you start, the only thing you're 'stuck' with without restarting is your primary profession, so you can choose all the secondaries for as long as you like in the tutorial area until you decide that yes, this is what i want, or no, I'm gonna go start a different primary profession.

Feb 10, 2006, 06:47 PM // 18:47	#9
beanerman_99 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the clouds Guild: [Sage] Profession: E/	Play and ele/mesmer and never look back

Feb 10, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#12
ConeHead2467 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Itsca, IL	what do you guys say about ranger/warrior?

Feb 10, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05	#15
neoteo Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Macau Guild: www.exilesofdarksteel.com Profession: E/	you can change second profession on post searing too ... go mesmer

Feb 10, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05	#16
Nikki Moonlight Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton, England Guild: Ice Cold Elements [ICE] Profession: Mo/	you can barely ever go wrong with monk secondary...heck..you can never go wrong with it..

Feb 10, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#17
MusicWriter0984 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006	monk seems like a good choice as well...even if its for nothing else other than rezz

Feb 10, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#18
fallot I'm the king Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore	Playing a Mesmer requires a knowledge of the skills used in the game by every profession. While they are not difficult to play, they dont wont make the best first character for everyone. However, if you really want to make a mesmer, no one is going to stop you. By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong.

Feb 10, 2006, 07:23 PM // 19:23	#20
Nikki Moonlight Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brighton, England Guild: Ice Cold Elements [ICE] Profession: Mo/	to be honest..even though you should be able to rely on monks for healing..mesmers have..pretty pathetic healing skills, so you kinda need to heal yourself in those situations..