Starting Fresh on P99

[drakkon]

With the rotation on Fippy I have a lot of free time on my hands and I was just wondering if it is worth my time to start on this server.

Is there any leveling groups in the lowbie ranges or will I have to solo mostly?

Is it too late to level and catch up to join a raiding guild?

Also what classes seem to be most desired on the server so I know what to play. I would like to eventually end up raiding here. Please don't tell me cleric because that is probably the one class I don't want to play.