Actually, we go pretty far out of our way to try to make sure there isn't a "best" class. There's a wide range of opinions even among the staff as to what is powerful and what isn't.

We do, however, recommend certain classes to newer players. This isn't because we think they're "better", just simpler to get the hang of. If you're new and looking for something like that, we recommend definitely avoiding empowerment classes (healer, druid, shaman, paladin), and probably avoiding most of the 'pure' mage classes (invoker, transmuter, necromancer, conjurer). Out of the remaining classes, I think berserkers are a little tough for a very new player simply because their village is remote, and it'll take a little area know-how to get on your feet.

The rest (warrior, ranger, bard, assassin, thief, shapeshifter, anti-paladin) can all work for a newer player very easily. The more important thing is that you're playing something you're interested in.

valguarnera@carrionfields.com