Returning to p99 - need some advice

[Roth]

So I haven't really been playing for a while, last played on tpl servers which was a fun experience and I did a lot there, but it wasn't the same really as the classic experience.

So now I'm back here and looking to play in a way that isn't too stressful. in the past I've played a variety of classes and races, mostly iksar necro, troll sk, iksar shaman, high elf mage, and dark elf mage. So I trend towards self reliant solo classes, and I like to group a lot and explore. I rolled an erudite mage because I never really leveled up through the western half of the map, and so far I like it, but I wanted to ask for opinions:

What quests are good things to do leveling that way(or just fun to do in general)?

What would be a good general direction(leveling path) for solo/group on the western part of the map?

Should I try a different race/class combo?

Just general ideas/opinions on things I should aim for?


Mostly I'm just looking to have fun, and kind of recapture an exploration feeling. I fizzle out a lot in the mid 30s so I'm mostly concerned about low level content. Also wanted to just see what people thought and had to say.