New/returning player help

Elevenb4

Tried BDO at release. Just didn't stick with me, plus I was busy exploring the new stuff in SWTOR since I do love that game.... dont' hate me. 

The things I didn't like about BDO was the UI, and that stupid little black spirit thing. It was so annoying. The graphics pop in was really annoying too. 

Anyways, I'm thinking of giving it another, honest go instead of an hour. If I'm being truthful, I kind of approached the game initially thinking it would fail before I even logged in. 

So which class is good for a player that likes to solo and explore? The warrior felt clunky to me, but that might be because I just wasn't feeling the UI at that time. 

Thanks for the help. 

Azaron_Nightblade

Elevenb4 said:

Tried BDO at release. Just didn't stick with me, plus I was busy exploring the new stuff in SWTOR since I do love that game.... dont' hate me. 

I actually enjoy both of those, so you won't be getting any hate from me.  
You'll have to find the class that feels right to you. I know some people went in with the wrong class at first, and then tried again with one that suited their playing style better.

If you generally like melee characters and Warrior doesn't click with you, give Valkyrie, Berserker or Sorceress a try. (The latter is mostly melee, but has some ranged attacks too. If you choose to invest in them anyway)

Buccaneer

Another good source of info can be found here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnFambQifvui7-V68QMsfuXuhAuu4C0NsVJCxJIv84E/mobilebasic?pli=1

Links for the classes are included that explain the skills and the playstyle needed for that class.

Elevenb4

Buccaneer said:

Another good source of info can be found here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnFambQifvui7-V68QMsfuXuhAuu4C0NsVJCxJIv84E/mobilebasic?pli=1

Links for the classes are included that explain the skills and the playstyle needed for that class.

Wow, that is cool, thanks. 

ste2000

Lol 1 hour.........
Honestly mate, just play it for a whole day at least 5-6 hours before judging it, at first sight it looks exactly like any other Asian MMO.
Explore all tha things it has to offer, not just the Combat Leveling.

The safe Class is the Ranger or the Sorceress, both do well in PvP and PvE.
I am a Warrior it is the hardest Class to master but I love it, but Rangers and Sorceress play different so you might like it.

ravare

Just take it slow, I have been playing off and on since release and I am only 32 and a wizard. But I think most of my slow down is due to wanting to play the Blader mostly so I just would rather experience the game with the class I want first.

Ask around for advice ingame, watch some of the youtube guide videos in the background while you play. Dont get intimidated by the depth of the game, I try to just understand the fun things first and come back and do the crafting and worker stuff later when I have more time and mental resources to dedicate to it.

Realizer

Welcome back to BDO, I used to love SWTOR as well. I'll suggest the guide videos by Hakurai.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHb8_QfMPrs_zKfVooSzJNw

Here's a guide for getting started on Fishing, if you're interested in it.

http://www.reckoning.online/fishing-guide-to-making-millions/

Lastly here's an imgur of all the classes most viable gear upgrade paths. 

http://i.imgur.com/y65qNFX.png

Hope those help.

Buccaneer

ste2000 said:

Lol 1 hour.........
Honestly mate, just play it for a whole day at least 5-6 hours before judging it, at first sight it looks exactly like any other Asian MMO.
Explore all tha things it has to offer, not just the Combat Leveling.

The safe Class is the Ranger or the Sorceress, both do well in PvP and PvE.
I am a Warrior it is the hardest Class to master but I love it, but Rangers and Sorceress play different so you might like it.

I have to agree.


OP -  on first impressions it plays like a typical Asian MMO but once you get to the first major town (Velia) the game opens up and you get your hands on all the other activities.  When you get to Velia the Black Spirit (through the guide menu) with lead you to NPC which explain all the other systems, for example crafting, fishing and trading etc.  Another easy way to access the NPC's is through the quest menu (key O) and make sure all the All option is checked.

I've got so side tracked by the options within the game that combat and levelling are on a low priority.

Elevenb4

Oh yeah, I admit, I didn't spend enough time on it. I just tried to get into it when I was very preoccupied by something else. I'll keep chugging away this time. I wish the classes weren't gender locked lol. I dont' mind playing a female toon, but when my wife comes walking by..... well, she makes comments that I know means it bothers her a bit.  Women.....

Anyways, thanks again for all the advice. Excited to get it going.