Classic EQ tanking

[Tyoldra]

Greetings to all,

I have decided to start playing EQ again after some time and found this server. I love the high pop with Kunark coming out right around the corner I had a few questions. Now I know some of these are might be answered in post deep in the archives so Ill try and keep it short and simple.

1.) Warrior vs Knight - Now I know the major differences in the classes Im just having a hard time picking which of the three tanks to play. Really its down to Warrior or Sk. Do I want to raid tank or group/off tank is the real key here. Still working on deciding that but if anyone has any input that might help me tip the scales that would be fantastic.

2.) Being new here I was wondering where would the hot spots be for tanking. I will most likely be Ogre just for pure stats even though I detest the classic ogre graphic and love the Luclin model.

3.) Starting gear - Now if I recall right the "newbie" quest were not added into the game till PoP so thats out of the question. Would my best bet be killing everything and farming a bit of plat to level up smithing and making some Banded or would someone happen to have any Bronze gear they havent sold to a vendor laying around? What would be some decent weapons to get a hold of if i pick warrior, things i could pick up while leveling since im starting with nothing here =D

Those are about my only questions I have.

I hope to see you all in game and if you need a tank hit me up. Ill making my toon tomorrow once the server is back online.

Peace
Tyoldra