Which Class to play on P99

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I was just about to make a new thread with a poll on which class players play to serve as a visual representation; but then I got to thinking that we only ever see about 30ish people posting on these forums. That proves to be a problem because there are ~ 600+ players in P1999.

Personally, I have always been one to go the road less traveled. With that being said, I would suggest either:

Enchanter
Ranger
Warrior

Enchanters are few and far between from my experience, rangers are growing but their average level is quite low, and Warriors are hugely outnumbered by Paladins & SK's


On the other hand, if you were more for a versatile kind of person, you might want a class with more utility. For that I would suggest the following:

Necromancer
Paladin
Shadowknight
Bard
Ranger(ish)

Each of these have a multitude of utility abilities such as DPS, Tanking, & Healing (to an extent), as well as CC abilities.

If you are afraid of low populations, and would prefer something that can hold it's own, perhaps a more solo friendly class:

Necromancer
Druid
Shaman
Magician

Pets, &/or Heal/DPS abilities help single these out as solo friendly classes

Finally, if you are the opposite of the above, and would like to be guaranteed a group, then melee is the best bet (currently) but any of the following are vital in a group (In the correct order).

Warrior
Cleric
Druid
Paladin / Shadowknight
Rogue / Wizard

As stated above, the Warrior role is being filled by off-tanks, full tanks are still better. Cleric > Druid as far as heals go if done correctly. Pal & SK can fill many roles, and when a tank isn't available, there are many of these that are. Finally solid DPS can make or break a group; Rogue & Wiz can mean the difference between taking 1hr per lvl instead of 2.


(DISCLAIMER: The above is all opinion, and while readers have the right to disagree, please don't claim that I am "wrong". I have reasons for why I placed each in those categories)