Hey I had the same problem in EQ, took me forever to finally settle down with what I wanted to be, then I decieded to try something else
I do suggest mutli player that way you can make it there with a character, save a spot, import other of your characters, and see how they stack up in the same position.
Good luck and keep on gaming
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