Runes of Magic US / AU

And before anyone snaps my neck, yes I have read a great chunk of the other returning-posts to see what the FAQ were and how they were answered. So, it won't be that much of a relapse I swear.

So, down to business.

I haven't played since a few months into chapter 4 (the elves introduction yeah?), and ended my spree with my Lv.62K/P. As much as I would love to return to her, however, I've already taken into consideration a lot of the changes over the past years and the inflation for the most part, and figured I'm just going to make things smooth sailing, and start anew (if I can remember my log ins, maybe take the remaining gold off her to get a head start on a new toon).

I live on the east coast, plan to be on frequently aside from work. I favor the healer aspect, but am adaptable to any roll. So! Onward to the questions:

• Is there any spec out there that is still in demand? I know when I left, tanks worth a damn were still pretty scarce.

• What would you say is the most populated US server? Anywhere I can feel remotely welcomed after I get out of the desert that is the starting plains?

• How difficult/easy is it to get into a Guild now and days? From what I've read, it seems everyone tends to stay within their inner circles more than pugs or even shouts past that of goldspammers.

Long story short, I don't expect any special treatment by no means. I'm just trying to get back into a MMo because I need something to do after work, and Square Enix's support line is nonexistent for me to return to my old addition (FFXI). Just a friendly atmosphere, people I can relax and chat with, quest with whenever I catch up, so on so forth. Not looking for anything hard-detailed into the endgame sorts (though that's not to say I won't want to do a few instances here and there or some spurratic boss runs. Make things interesting yeah?).
I appreciate anyone for the tips / replies, and hope that in a few hours I can thank you in virtual person when the game finishes the install process!

@Cike I appreciate the response, honestly any tips are as satisfying in my book. Funny, even when I played earlier, Artemis wasn't in best reputation... but if Osha is still well and populated, then that might be where I'll head back to (was my previous server).

@Kalvan I had long ago removed and redone my computer since then, so no other files prior the Gameforge should be in my system to interrupt anything or cause any future flaws. I'm in no rush so I went ahead and just started fresh out the box with the Gameforge client and installation. I'll go look at Interiority's post though just to make sure I haven't missed out on anything that isn't from said patches (also a bit interesting that Gameforge acknowledges my Aion client, hah).

Thanks for the heads up though! If I did still have data on board, I honestly wouldn't have thought twice to dump it or even manually update.

@Jguy Pinkhat? Fancy o.o It's definitely tempting, but being that my old account is bound to Osha, I have a bit of a bias tempt in me to go there. Perhaps if I can't log in on my ex-account or that she has less than I expect of her, I'll just log over to Reni on the new account/toon. It definitely sounds like the atmosphere I'd enjoy.

I appreciate all of your replies! It definitely helps me out on those small choices and my indecisive nature. XD

@Mrpushpop I definitely want to try and avoid spending a buck and a half like I have in the past (spent nearly $400 on my K/P easily...). But that was due to trying to stick with some friends in which I was a mod in an endgame guild with. Either catch up and stay head in the crowd, or be left behind and thrown out. But, now and days its' not the case. Just need something to keep my mind off the harsher means in life. XD Unfortunately PVP isn't as grand to me, just because I thoroughly enjoy PVE... I mean hey, if I don't get to the endgame, I can always treat it as a RPG status and just do the things I can by myself. But communication is always a plus!

@Jguy I did try to get in touch with my earlier accounts on Osha using my previous log-in accounts, but it doesn't seem that they even exist anymore. When Frogster was in charge, the ability to hook multiple accounts to one email was allowed. So when I try to get my password resetted, I get 5 different emails on different log-ins... though it seems for Gameforge, its' no longer allowed(?) and thus I can't get any of my old stuff back. I sent in a support ticket, though I doubt it'll be any good.

But I have started up a new account completely, I've made myself humble onto Reni, and look forward to crossing paths with something beyond that of NPCs. However, I'll enjoy the smooth pathing that is Elven Island just a bit more before journeying to Logar and admist. XD

@Auros I adapt quite easy to people, and honestly being a lone-wolf sort deal isn't something that I'm against. I'm sure no matter where I go, I'll eventually find a cliche that I can somewhat tolerate. If not-- well, can always start my own lil triumph guild! The one man army!

@vfwiffoI absolutely loved my K/P. The only thing I didn't enjoy, was the soloing due to the nonexistent DPS at the time. I have read / heard of the buffs they've received, but by the looks of it, D/WRD seems all the more tempting just because its a road I haven't taken yet. When swapped to P/K on the other hand... ohho~ I could certainly do my fair share of healing and surviving.

Thank you so much for all of your input, its greatly appreciated and its' nice to see that the community is still responsive and for the most part, kind. For occupants of Reni, perhaps some day we'll cross paths, but for now, I have quite the catching up to do! Thank you again for your time and words and happy hunting.

Ahlix / Planned Warden/Druid/Warrior (Healer/Off-tank course)
Perih / Planned Rouge/Mage/Warrior (Crowd Control / Heavy DPS course)