Talk:Getting started

Changed this becase it was redirecting to a redirect and to handle with the addition of factions. Alexanderpas Talk 07:49, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Good character for a beginner?
What would a good character for a beginner be? I'm not completely a beginner, but I stopped playing for a while. All I know right now is not to play as mesmer for now. &mdash;The preceding unsigned comment was added by Alert (talk &bull; contribs) 13:30, February 5, 2007 (CST).
 * To be honest, "a good character for a beginner" is a very subjective thing - depending upon your specific play style and what you're wanting from the game. What one person finds to be a good character to play may be a horrid match for someone else.  For example, you discount the Mesmer, but it is one of my favorite professions.  Although if you want to play with random groups, it can also be one of the hardest to get others to accept as it's poorly understood by many.
 * Start with what you want - do you want front-line action? Then a Warrior or Dervish are likely more your speed.  Prefer being a damage dealer?  Then an Elementalist, Ranger, Mesmer, Assassin, Paragon, or Necromancer may be for you.  Prefer a support role?  Then look at Paragon, Necromancer, Elementalist, Assassin, Monk, Ritualist or Mesmer.  If you prefer being a healer, take a look at Monks and Ritualists.
 * These are just general guidelines - there's quite a bit of cross-over between roles, especially if someone specialises their character and is good at managing its weeknesses and strength. In the end, no one can tell you which is best.  It comes down to what you enjoy, and finding the profession that's the best match for you. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 13:52, 5 February 2007 (CST)