Advice needed.
 

Just discovered p1999 a few weeks back and finally decided to take the plunge. However, I haven't played EQ since 2003 and after logging in I've realized how completely lost I am despite my consistent time spent in the MMO genre.

I have talked a buddy of mine into DUOing and we were thinking necro + mage for double pet action. Is this viable?

Also I don't know where to even begin. Was thinking dark elves but I forgot how confusing neriak is. Are certain races easier to start? Should I consider different classes like maybe one of us go tanky instead of double caster?

Most info seems to be for the current live stuff so its hard to siphon through it all and figure out what is relevant for p1999. I just want to get back to exploring Norrath and grinding some levels with my bud but it seems that is easier said than done.

http://wiki.project1999.org/

Play what you like the most so you enjoy your stay.

Cheers!

Yes, do it.

It's a time intensive long haul game, so I wouldn't make decisions based on getting a quick start.

Also I would recommend playing what you like regardless of whether or not it is super efficient.

Except for a ranger.

Thanks all, didn't realize the wiki was as extensive as it is.

Please disregard all ranger hate. Sixty rangers have beaten the game just in achieving sixty and have nothing better to do than help our younger siblings.

Necro Mage is an amazing duo for leveling as you can fear kite with 2 weaponed out pets or pet cycle in harder mobs. Also the necro brings some cc to go along with Mage burst

Yeah they are a good combo. Necro gets every trick in the book but Ports and Sow. J Boots solve one of those problems. And a Mage pet is pretty over the top DPS wise. And no pet penalty either as a duo. Win Win.