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Effendi Westland · Jan 04, 2006, 03:56 PM // 15:56

For starters I personally don't recommend Mesmer and Rangers....

Rangers are difficult to get them to do good dmg (takes some skill) + alot of rangers get stuck in the middle part of the game. People tend to make balanced parties and there r already a lot of rangers there, so any veteran will not pick more then one in their party.

Mesmers require skill and understanding of the opposition to really be effective, but they are far less common then rangers so getting into a party isn't that much of a problem, but if you dont understand em you won't be doing dmg.

Necro's are good all out support characters and although they are more common then mesmers they don't pose much of a problem in getting their skills sorted, so the average PUG will be more likely to take em. And when you understand them well and finished the game you will notice that you're a really wanted class for the most difficult parts of the game (the things to do after you done the last mission).

Elementalists are really wanted in the latter parts of the game as more and more people have then caught up to the fact that 1 warrior tank is enough to draw enemies and keep aggro away from the rest of the party, and when doing this you need xtra dmg, it's also not a difficult class to sort your skills out for. I recommend this class.

Warriors - Most people say that this would be it, but basically it's more that at the start of the game it's hard to do it wrong with this class. But like pointed out above you won't get much feel for strategy and will probably still be in the dark about it when you start playing another char. From the middle of the game and up ppl will notice when you're clueless about tactics and you might end up hurting parties more then helping them. This is also because warriors are typically looked at when it's time for calling targets and a bad caller doesn't help.

Monks are not difficult to put together, but it makes for entirely different gameplay. Instead of focussing on the enemies you have to focus on your allies`, healing them, protecting them. You'll basically be staring at alot of health bars all the time. Yes you could go smiting and damage, but most of the time you will then be asked to go healing, or if you are in a party where you are the last to join and the leader thinks...ah yes a monk, finally and hits start, you'll be failing a lot in missions.

Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth.

Monks

Burakus Lightwing · Jan 04, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10

My 2 cents. A W/mo to start with is easy. Later in the game..still easy. Beat the game...easy farming, running, etc.. I bet most PvE'ers have or have had a W/mo in one of their Char. slots. Another somewhat easy build to run and IMO a great starter character is an Ele/mo. This was my 1st char. before I deleted and went the way of a W/mo and then Ele/N. Ele's can do great damage at the start, combine that with some monk healing skills and plenty of energy, you'll have very little trouble making your way through the game and it will keep you away from the basic hack & slash mentality that comes with playing a W/mo.

heavy metal rules · Jan 04, 2006, 04:21 PM // 16:21

I really enjoy the ranger profession, sure there's alot of us out there, but so are w/mo. just depends on if you want an easy or hard game, and your personal preference. why i enjoy the ranger profession? it mixes very well with ele. especially with your bows. such as conjur flame or lightning, but then again so do some other classees such as warrior. a warrior/ele is good as well. that is my other char. and a r/me is very good to in pvp.

but i've played my characters on how i want to play the game, with a challenge. why make the game easy, its better to have a challenge so you can understand how your profession works then just to breeze thorugh with the same ol'e skills without changing up. but that is just me. I feel that if you make the game a challenge you learn your profession and gain a better understanding on how to mix it up and work it with whatever your secondary profession is.

good luck and have fun.

Maxiemonster · Jan 04, 2006, 04:22 PM // 16:22

I'd say Monk. It's not because I'm a big fan of Monks but because you can get teams very quickly, because everyone wants at least 1 monk in the team, and you can solo to get some gold as soon as you get to the desert.

Warriors can solo too, but won't get a team that easily, and getting a team easily is just great if you ask me

Blade Leader · Jan 04, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27

i say a ranger is the best class to start out with.

Jan 04, 2006, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#21
Effendi Westland Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Isle of the dead Guild: [DVDF][LDS] Profession: P/W	For starters I personally don't recommend Mesmer and Rangers.... Rangers are difficult to get them to do good dmg (takes some skill) + alot of rangers get stuck in the middle part of the game. People tend to make balanced parties and there r already a lot of rangers there, so any veteran will not pick more then one in their party. Mesmers require skill and understanding of the opposition to really be effective, but they are far less common then rangers so getting into a party isn't that much of a problem, but if you dont understand em you won't be doing dmg. Necro's are good all out support characters and although they are more common then mesmers they don't pose much of a problem in getting their skills sorted, so the average PUG will be more likely to take em. And when you understand them well and finished the game you will notice that you're a really wanted class for the most difficult parts of the game (the things to do after you done the last mission). Elementalists are really wanted in the latter parts of the game as more and more people have then caught up to the fact that 1 warrior tank is enough to draw enemies and keep aggro away from the rest of the party, and when doing this you need xtra dmg, it's also not a difficult class to sort your skills out for. I recommend this class. Warriors - Most people say that this would be it, but basically it's more that at the start of the game it's hard to do it wrong with this class. But like pointed out above you won't get much feel for strategy and will probably still be in the dark about it when you start playing another char. From the middle of the game and up ppl will notice when you're clueless about tactics and you might end up hurting parties more then helping them. This is also because warriors are typically looked at when it's time for calling targets and a bad caller doesn't help. Monks are not difficult to put together, but it makes for entirely different gameplay. Instead of focussing on the enemies you have to focus on your allies`, healing them, protecting them. You'll basically be staring at alot of health bars all the time. Yes you could go smiting and damage, but most of the time you will then be asked to go healing, or if you are in a party where you are the last to join and the leader thinks...ah yes a monk, finally and hits start, you'll be failing a lot in missions. Just my 2 cents, for what it's worth. Monks

Jan 04, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10	#22
Burakus Lightwing Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/	My 2 cents. A W/mo to start with is easy. Later in the game..still easy. Beat the game...easy farming, running, etc.. I bet most PvE'ers have or have had a W/mo in one of their Char. slots. Another somewhat easy build to run and IMO a great starter character is an Ele/mo. This was my 1st char. before I deleted and went the way of a W/mo and then Ele/N. Ele's can do great damage at the start, combine that with some monk healing skills and plenty of energy, you'll have very little trouble making your way through the game and it will keep you away from the basic hack & slash mentality that comes with playing a W/mo.

Jan 04, 2006, 04:21 PM // 16:21	#23
heavy metal rules Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape cod, ma Guild: {bkr} bad karma ressurection Profession: W/	I really enjoy the ranger profession, sure there's alot of us out there, but so are w/mo. just depends on if you want an easy or hard game, and your personal preference. why i enjoy the ranger profession? it mixes very well with ele. especially with your bows. such as conjur flame or lightning, but then again so do some other classees such as warrior. a warrior/ele is good as well. that is my other char. and a r/me is very good to in pvp. but i've played my characters on how i want to play the game, with a challenge. why make the game easy, its better to have a challenge so you can understand how your profession works then just to breeze thorugh with the same ol'e skills without changing up. but that is just me. I feel that if you make the game a challenge you learn your profession and gain a better understanding on how to mix it up and work it with whatever your secondary profession is. good luck and have fun.

Jan 04, 2006, 04:22 PM // 16:22	#24
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	I'd say Monk. It's not because I'm a big fan of Monks but because you can get teams very quickly, because everyone wants at least 1 monk in the team, and you can solo to get some gold as soon as you get to the desert. Warriors can solo too, but won't get a team that easily, and getting a team easily is just great if you ask me

Jan 04, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27	#25
Blade Leader Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Elemintals Of Nature Profession: R/N	i say a ranger is the best class to start out with.