Is Red the way to go?

[Zulzephur - Tarew Marr]

Obviously, I know the answer from most, or maybe all of you... but I suppose I'll go into what I'd like to do with my time on EQ, and would it be reasonable to accomplish starting fresh; with nothing.


First off, I'd like to play a Cleric, or a Healer at best. Cleric>Shaman|Refuse to play as a Druid though, unless they are welcomed in group as much as the next healer (which they aren't from my perspective).

If not a Cleric... I'm honestly not sure what to play. Best with Cleric for PvE, did all the top end raiding back in the day as one, GG as Cleric PvE, but they're not so great at PvP, and seems they suck at soloing; at least not geared... I'd have to rely on grouping, which I'm also unsure if any of that goes on with the current population/it being a PvP server.

I suppose I'd just roll Mage, or Necro... but meh.


I am very much PvE oriented. I love grouping, raiding, and organized PvP (though I doubt there's any of that here from what I've been reading).

One of my concerns though is; the 280% XP Boost or whatever. It's tough enough having plat for spells early on, but hitting some of these levels quickly does not help that either.


I'm just rather curious how the grouping goes. Do I need to worry if I roll Cleric, finding groups? I'm assuming yes, but soloing is fine too with the boost I suppose. Or does that only apply to GROUPS?


I know this is long, and some people can't comprehend reading anything that isn't shorter than a paragraph on the interwebz, but if anyone cares to answer any of my concerns; I'd love to hear them.