125179-giving-wildstar-a-second-chance

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Hey guys, I played Wildstar in beta and a few months after release. I really loved this game, I mean really loved it.  The reason I finally decided to leave was dwindling population. I play MMOs for the social aspect so logging in and seeing empty zones and not having enough people to do content was detrimental. I left before megaservers and from what I have read this move has helped the population issues. I am really hoping that Wildstar makes it, this game may have similar elements to other games but what game doesn't nowadays? I think this game has a uniqueness that deserves a good run.
 
My primary reason for creating this post is for advice. I reactivated Friday and I have basically spent the entire weekend researching and trying to figure out which direction I want to go. I would greatly appreciate any kind of insight you guys can give me.
 
Population:
I should mention that I am NA so I am on the Entity server.  While I prefer the dominion side for races and flavor, population is very important to me. I want to be able to do content with reasonable queue times.  I am interested in normal dungeons, pvp, and eventually raiding.  I also like to see things going on in zones, doesn't have to be crazy but some life is nice. I have seen a lot of back and forth on this contrasting exile and dominion.  I wish I could play both sides but I just don't have the time. 
 
Class:
I know the usual advice here is play what you enjoy but that is my problem, I enjoy certain things about every class.  My first class was an esper and I loved it.  I was a fan of using a psychic frenzy lifesteal build in pve solo content and pvp but the dps optimized builds using telekinetic strike wasn't very fun due to immobility.  I know they have since changed that but coming back and using tks even being able to move just feels a bit boring. I know a lot has changed since I played and drop 5 is going to change even more so I feel like I am in a bit of a precarious place choosing a new class so close to a patch. I have read a good bit on classes and future changes but it's kinda hard to sort out legitimate information from the usual irrational uproar from "nerfs" and "buffs".  Is there a more reliable place to get a real feel for where a class stands now and where it will be going with the next big patch?  I am not looking for the FoTM but I want to make an informed decision about my choice since as I said before, I don't have a lot of time these days to experiment. 
 
Primarily those are my two points of issue where i just can't make up my mind.  I have been through the class forums and general discussion forums here and I have been browsing the Wildstar subreddit as well but it's difficult to tell how the populations are doing.  If anyone has characters on both sides I would love to get your experience as far as being able to not only raid but do normal dungeons, pvp, and just plain seeing other players around.  As far as my difficulty choosing class goes, I am not looking for you guys to tell me what to play, rather I would like to understand where they stand now, I have been away for so long that reading drop 5 notes doesn't help me a whole lot.  Also I have logged on to both sides with different classes and spent a decent amount of time messing around but it just didn't make it any clearer to me :/. I appreciate any help even if it is just a keen criticism of my severe indecisiveness :D	
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			Hi welcome back! 
			
				
	Edited April 27, 2015 by BusterCasey	
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At the risk of sounding like a snarky *cupcake*, if population is an "issue', just join the side that's "low" and ADD to the population.  We(I main Dominion) can't get population and people do to stuff with, if we don't have people joining our side.
 
:D Welcome back to the game, hope you have a blast where ever you end up :D	
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			Welcome back! <3	
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Welcome back :D
 
If you really like Dominion, roll Dominion. No fun playing a race or faction you do not enjoy. If you decide to roll Dominion just remember to join chat channels /chjoin EntityLFM and /chjoin EntityChat.	
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At the risk of sounding like a snarky *cupcake*, if population is an "issue', just join the side that's "low" and ADD to the population.  We(I main Dominion) can't get population and people do to stuff with, if we don't have people joining our side.
 
 :D Welcome back to the game, hope you have a blast where ever you end up :D
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Not at all, I had considered this, if dominion seems to be growing that would make my choice much easier. The only reason population is even a concern is because overall it has dropped so much. Not really looking for the most populated technically, just wanna be able to do stuff and not get that dead feeling.
 
@evade I think I have decided to play warrior at the very least as an alt just to see how it feels.  Thanks for your input!
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My guild started about 3 weeks ago.  Our numbers have ballooned massively over the past few weeks and the majority of them are new and returning players.  By the way, we are Dominion as well.
 
However, I do recommend you find a guild right away.  It makes getting things done a lot easier.	
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			I appreciate all the help guys.  I think I have decided to stick to dominion with a brand new esper and see how it goes, I have a guild lined up that is supposed to be great so I hope that helps keep me engaged.  I am also looking at starting a warrior alt on exile just to play when I get bored or need a change of pace.  Thanks again!	
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Hello, and welcome!
 
As a side note, please don't forget that you can join some lovely circles (active circles are listed below in the server forums) and channels on entity that will help flesh things out a bit as far as conversations go. :)
 
/chjoin lfg (exiles)
/chjoin entitylfm (dominion)
 
These chat channels are usually pretty active, and a great way to get groups together for whatever you may need. :) 
 
- Team WildStar 	
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As others have said, and I just want to reinforce it, join a helpful guild. Large guilds do not always equal helpful guilds, keep that in mind. I used to be in a large guild, but was not helpful at all, I felt I was only there to buff their member numbers. No one wanted to help, since it was a large guild people had their "groups" that they always played it. It was painful.
 
Anyway, without going off topic, once you find a guild that you "click" with, like I did, you will never have to queue again (well for PVP, but thats different).	
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