I played the first weeks of launch but couldnt keep going, pc would not keep up and bugs hit me hard.

if I come back now (new unit) how hard will it be to get past the n00b stage? are there many other people at the lower lvls to hang out with?

Well, I really don't know myself, but I did just start myself as well, so you can look me up, though i haven't made my character yet. 

As amazing as AOC is i just cant stick with it ....just gets boring so fast i just cant put my finger on it i wish i could enjoy it past lvl 50

Originally posted by anthonypena

As amazing as AOC is i just cant stick with it ....just gets boring so fast i just cant put my finger on it i wish i could enjoy it past lvl 50

Realy??? first ive heard that. have you tried pvp?

With the launch of the free to play model and the subsequent influx of new players the population on lower level zones have increased quite a lot. But as allways, there will be variations from server to server. Leveling is pretty fast in AoC, so if you focus on it, getting to max level should'nt take you so long anyway.

There are a ton of people leveling characters up.  The only thing to keep in mind is that once you hit level 80 your going to have quite a bit of catching up to do.  People will absolutely help you but you gotta put in the effort to learn PvE and PvP.  In other words this isnt like WoW where gear is available to instantly make you competitive with the top tier raids.  Your going to have to do 6mans, and T1 then T2 raids to work yourself up to the T3 raids.  Same thing for PvP and your alternate advancement.  Don't get discouraged though its a fun ride and people/guilds are willing to help.