Current state of the low end?

[ereur]

Tuesday ill be getting my internet hooked up at my new house FINALLY (screw you windstream) and I will be installing everquest again and joining you folks on p1999. Before I create my first character I do have a few questions.

What's the current status of the low end of the game? Am I going to find myself standing around for hours alone in the 1-50 zones or are there still plenty of new folks out there like myself?

Id really like to start with an Iksar or Ogre Shadowknight but being forced to solo to 60 is not desireable and id rather not level a necro/mage solely for twinking purposes as that would remove the challenge I had 10 years ago.

What's the economy like? I plan on doing my research and grouping where good tank gear drops but at the same time id like to be able to purchase an upgrade ever so often.

Are there any guilds out there that accept new players?

As a newbie tank walking around in bronze armor and a rusty 2 hander am I going to be rendered completely useless by supertwinks? I haven't played this game in years and I've never played a tank.

Am I completely out of my mind by wanting to make a Iksar SK for my first character?[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]