Noob question

[curtischoy]

Originally Posted by Grimjaw

also unlike blue, on red if you die to environmental factors you will NOT lose xp - drowning, lava, falling, etc. so those are the best way to go

this is awesome I didn't know that.

[Swish]

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

Are there any classes that aren't recommended for someone new to Red?

I'd either go something with some fairly straightforward pvp mechanics (druid/wizard) where you'll find some success in 1v1 fights or pick up a support role (cleric/shaman/enchanter) where you can watch and learn from others...knowing that if you die, particularly as a cleric, that you weren't expected to win a fight with that well geared monk that ran at you and started pounding away.

Casters are easy because they don't need gear. Rogues, monks, tanks are fun and useful but it really helps to have something other than a fine steel weapon to hit things with, plus the lack of a magic weapon can really slow you down in somewhere like City of Mist when you get there.

Pick what you like though, try a few different options...and don't be afraid to engage in pvp - you'll never get better if you don't practice. I need more practice [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

PM me if you get some plat together and want some basic resist gear or stat gear made up, I'll do it for cheap <3

[Lagorto]

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

I'd either go something with some fairly straightforward pvp mechanics (druid/wizard) where you'll find some success in 1v1 fights or pick up a support role (cleric/shaman/enchanter) where you can watch and learn from others...knowing that if you die, particularly as a cleric, that you weren't expected to win a fight with that well geared monk that ran at you and started pounding away.

basic resist gear

I'll experiment between Shaman and Wizard. Try something new since I usually play melee in MMO style games.

You also bring up the question of resist gear. Now on blue I hardly if ever carry resist gear - even to raids (Sorry clerics). However, it seems that for Red this is much more important to not just carry around but wear regularly. Is it fairly common to keep a good mix of resist and stat gear, maybe even resist buffs, on you at all times?

Thanks to everyone for the good advice and answers thus far, it has been useful! (Sorry for hijacking your post Nanjiro )

[FearlessTeapot]

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

also unlike blue, on red if you die to environmental factors you will NOT lose xp - drowning, lava, falling, etc. so those are the best way to go [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Does this apply to Harm Touching yourself? Someone told me that doing this means your leaderboard stats aren't affected, but I didn't think to ask about the XP loss.

[Grimjaw]

unless something changed, that acts as a PVE death (takes an XP hit and requires a rez)

but another way to get the no-side-effect death (like drowning/environmental) is to un-equip HP gear when you are low on health. eg: unequipping an 80 hp ring when you only have 50 hp left.

[Swish]

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

I'll experiment between Shaman and Wizard. Try something new since I usually play melee in MMO style games.

You also bring up the question of resist gear. Now on blue I hardly if ever carry resist gear - even to raids (Sorry clerics). However, it seems that for Red this is much more important to not just carry around but wear regularly. Is it fairly common to keep a good mix of resist and stat gear, maybe even resist buffs, on you at all times?

Thanks to everyone for the good advice and answers thus far, it has been useful! (Sorry for hijacking your post Nanjiro )

Yeah can't hurt, MR gear is most people's priority afaik... even if it's just to fill empty slots there's a MR necklace and wrists.

[Bluejay]

Save vs magic is really important. If you get rooted blinded or mezzed your usually going down

[DRAGONBAIT]

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

Save vs magic is really important. If you get rooted blinded or mezzed your usually going down

does anyone mem root or blind or mezz for pvp?

[DRAGONBAIT]

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

does anyone mem root or blind or mezz for pvp?

empires i guess. this guy on top of me is quite clever