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As the others above have said, your in-game class/job do not need to match what you want to be in-character. (Although it can help in terms of RP outfits and props). ...how else would some people RP as merchants, mercenaries, lawyers, reporters, etc?
If you need help in -any- of the dungeons, there are a few linkshells for helping people with content and many more people around the board who like to help people! (Like me. Hit me up anytime on Franz Renatus. I cannot guarantee I'll be free, but if I am, I'm yours, and can fill any role in any dungeon).
As someone who started as a healer, I can tell you it takes a little bit to get used to. Depending on the people you group with, they may grab too many enemies for you to manage, or perhaps run too far ahead to where your spells don't reach. Like any other MMO, communication is key! Square-Enix has designed the game in such a fashion that hi-leveled characters are motivated to queue into low-level dungeons, whether for a special loot they can get, leveling up other classes/jobs, or for money/experience bonuses. They may not always remember what it's like to be learning the game. A gentle reminder that you're new/learning/etc helps out everyone. Many are happy to help explain any special features of the dungeon, sometimes a kill/heal priority, and other roles that may be needed in the dungeon.Â
Depending on your play style, there are also two camera/movement options. Depending on how you're comfortable with playing, and whether you're on a mouse/keyboard or controller (or a mix of the two like me), the controls can be adjusted. I know I had to to get a LOT better at dodging.Â
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On an RP note, if you started as a Conjurer (CNJ), would we find your character in the Black Shroud? Or has she gone elsewhere? While there are no easily findable RP-helper notifications or addons in the game, many RPers either have accounts/wikis here, or will put a little snippet in their character's search info. I would want to say most, if not nearly all RPers I've encountered are open to spontaneous, walk-up RP.
As the others above have said, your in-game class/job do not need to match what you want to be in-character. (Although it can help in terms of RP outfits and props). ...how else would some people RP as merchants, mercenaries, lawyers, reporters, etc?
If you need help in -any- of the dungeons, there are a few linkshells for helping people with content and many more people around the board who like to help people! (Like me. Hit me up anytime on Franz Renatus. I cannot guarantee I'll be free, but if I am, I'm yours, and can fill any role in any dungeon).
As someone who started as a healer, I can tell you it takes a little bit to get used to. Depending on the people you group with, they may grab too many enemies for you to manage, or perhaps run too far ahead to where your spells don't reach. Like any other MMO, communication is key! Square-Enix has designed the game in such a fashion that hi-leveled characters are motivated to queue into low-level dungeons, whether for a special loot they can get, leveling up other classes/jobs, or for money/experience bonuses. They may not always remember what it's like to be learning the game. A gentle reminder that you're new/learning/etc helps out everyone. Many are happy to help explain any special features of the dungeon, sometimes a kill/heal priority, and other roles that may be needed in the dungeon.Â
Depending on your play style, there are also two camera/movement options. Depending on how you're comfortable with playing, and whether you're on a mouse/keyboard or controller (or a mix of the two like me), the controls can be adjusted. I know I had to to get a LOT better at dodging.Â
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On an RP note, if you started as a Conjurer (CNJ), would we find your character in the Black Shroud? Or has she gone elsewhere? While there are no easily findable RP-helper notifications or addons in the game, many RPers either have accounts/wikis here, or will put a little snippet in their character's search info. I would want to say most, if not nearly all RPers I've encountered are open to spontaneous, walk-up RP.
