Ok so to preface this I played EQ2 on launch then left for WoW like everyone else. I have, over the years, played EQ2 on and off and even raided during the Shadow Odyssey era. I have played EQ1 since 1999 and still play to this day on their TLP servers.
So needless to say I know very little about EQ2 in 2006. So this is kind of what I am thinking:
1) I do not like healing, so no healers (Though my raiding character during TSO was a Warden lol)
2) I do not mind tanking, but because I am not familiar with EQ2 I am hesitant because I do not know the zones/dungeons well at all (That being said, I am a fast learner and "understand" EQ/MMOs well and catch on fast. I have been raid leading in EQ1 for 16 years running).
3) I may need a class that can at least solo a little bit. I prefer to group but my playtime may be limited but I would like a class that finds groups quick and easy. The faster I can get invited LFG the better.
Anyway the classes I am leaning to are:
1) Necromancer. I assume they have decent solo ability but how do they find groups in this era?
2) Bard of either type - I have played a bard in EQ for 16 years now, and I know EQ2 bards are different (I have dabbled in one over the years) but overall I suspect they get groups fairly easy and well?
3) Chanter - I played a Coercer for awhile too and enjoyed the loop. Are chanters needed in this era or is it typical go go go no mez? I do like a good Charm pet.
4) Swash - I like the DPS oriented class but I worry about tis ability to do things solo.
5) Monk - I have played an SK, I dont like Paladins, but Monk always seemed fun. I know they are tanks in EQ2, how are they?
Any other suggestions?
I appreciate any help from the EQ2 vets!
So needless to say I know very little about EQ2 in 2006. So this is kind of what I am thinking:
1) I do not like healing, so no healers (Though my raiding character during TSO was a Warden lol)
2) I do not mind tanking, but because I am not familiar with EQ2 I am hesitant because I do not know the zones/dungeons well at all (That being said, I am a fast learner and "understand" EQ/MMOs well and catch on fast. I have been raid leading in EQ1 for 16 years running).
3) I may need a class that can at least solo a little bit. I prefer to group but my playtime may be limited but I would like a class that finds groups quick and easy. The faster I can get invited LFG the better.
Anyway the classes I am leaning to are:
1) Necromancer. I assume they have decent solo ability but how do they find groups in this era?
2) Bard of either type - I have played a bard in EQ for 16 years now, and I know EQ2 bards are different (I have dabbled in one over the years) but overall I suspect they get groups fairly easy and well?
3) Chanter - I played a Coercer for awhile too and enjoyed the loop. Are chanters needed in this era or is it typical go go go no mez? I do like a good Charm pet.
4) Swash - I like the DPS oriented class but I worry about tis ability to do things solo.
5) Monk - I have played an SK, I dont like Paladins, but Monk always seemed fun. I know they are tanks in EQ2, how are they?
Any other suggestions?
I appreciate any help from the EQ2 vets!
