Fairly new to EQ, few questions

[unkempt1]

Originally Posted by Maiens [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

now comming late to the party is allways bad for someone being new, so my first question would be:

How hard is it to get started on here?

2nd question:

id like to play a healers, is that viable as a solo new players? if so what class/race would you recommend? take into account brand new no plat/gear or anything.

1. It's a lot easier to get started here than it was back in the day, I'll say that.

2. Druid and shaman would be your picks. Clerics are fantastic but you will spend much more time grouping.

[theonesler]

Not hard to get started here.

I just started at the new year and am already lvl 55 on my warrior.

Concur, if you want healer but good soloability, go druid or shaman. I'd error on the side of shaman before druid, only because they are much more useful at higher levels and pretty OP on P99. Gear won't be too big of a problem and honestly if you hang around EC tunnel and WC rings long enough some nice people will get you some plat and cheap gear.

As for race, I'm not well versed in what's best for shamans.