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thephantomposter · 12-30-2008, 04:01 AM

Kordran wrote:

Just to add to that, for new folks reading this, if you are just starting out, I would suggest that you not begin with a tank or healer. A DPS support class, such as a Dirge or Troubador, or a straight DPS class such as an Assassin or Wizard, are generally better choices for that first class where you're getting your feet wet.
While a plate-wearing, dual-weilding Berserker of Doom(tm) or an evil death-dealing Shadow Knight may sound really cool to you, players are going to expect you to tank. The Fury sure sounds neat because it's like they're a Wizard who can heal themselves, except that players are going to expect you to heal in groups. But those are two general class types that can result in very unpleasant grouping experiences when the players are inexperienced.
If you really want to be a fighter, for example, start out with a support class as your first toon and watch how the tanks work (presuming good experiences with them in groups). Ask them questions, about how they manage encounters, how they pull, the gear they wear, the stats that are important to them, the whole deal. Read the class forums on the type of fighter that you're interested in. Then start working on your tank, and focus on grouping. While watching and learning from others is a good start, experience will ultimately be your best teacher. Just don't start tanking for groups with a blank slate and no real idea of what you're doing.

My first toon was a zerker, luckily I am in a small guild and I know the people, that helped a lot. Unfortunately we all work shifts opposite each other. So I ended up hitching a ride with others, mostly didn't work out so well, they expected me to lead the group and I did not know the area or how to hold aggro at the time. In saying that, there are some great people who did have patience.

Still not very good at playing my roll lol. I do like my Bruiser the best with my Shadow Knight a close second. I recently rerolled on a pvp server and building up my toons again. I find that pvp forces you to learn your toon better.

12-30-2008, 04:01 AM	#15
thephantomposter Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 573	Kordran wrote: Just to add to that, for new folks reading this, if you are just starting out, I would suggest that you not begin with a tank or healer. A DPS support class, such as a Dirge or Troubador, or a straight DPS class such as an Assassin or Wizard, are generally better choices for that first class where you're getting your feet wet. While a plate-wearing, dual-weilding Berserker of Doom(tm) or an evil death-dealing Shadow Knight may sound really cool to you, players are going to expect you to tank. The Fury sure sounds neat because it's like they're a Wizard who can heal themselves, except that players are going to expect you to heal in groups. But those are two general class types that can result in very unpleasant grouping experiences when the players are inexperienced. If you really want to be a fighter, for example, start out with a support class as your first toon and watch how the tanks work (presuming good experiences with them in groups). Ask them questions, about how they manage encounters, how they pull, the gear they wear, the stats that are important to them, the whole deal. Read the class forums on the type of fighter that you're interested in. Then start working on your tank, and focus on grouping. While watching and learning from others is a good start, experience will ultimately be your best teacher. Just don't start tanking for groups with a blank slate and no real idea of what you're doing. My first toon was a zerker, luckily I am in a small guild and I know the people, that helped a lot. Unfortunately we all work shifts opposite each other. So I ended up hitching a ride with others, mostly didn't work out so well, they expected me to lead the group and I did not know the area or how to hold aggro at the time. In saying that, there are some great people who did have patience. Still not very good at playing my roll lol. I do like my Bruiser the best with my Shadow Knight a close second. I recently rerolled on a pvp server and building up my toons again. I find that pvp forces you to learn your toon better.