what is a good noobie character to start off with?

If you have no fg at all to invest, it can be hard to start off with an offensive caster
But such a character can be one of the most effective to gain some capital in your early times.

Melee can be extremely hard as well if you cant deal enough damage,
but it should be easier to slash your way along the lower levels to make your first fg.

You may e.g. find gear to sell for the glyphers, transmuters and such.
Its only 1fg per item, but it will accumulate and allow you to upgrade your gear slowly.

An option could be a healer mage or guardian to support others in catacombs.

Some inspiration for the built:

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=35375644&f=272

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=20473486&f=272

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=20473486&f=272

Personally i went with a tank vita barb in my early days to grind it out.
( you can find tanker guides in the big link at the bottom )

In times of catacomb runs, things are much more easier though. But still, dont expect it to be easy.
The gear is a central part and you need to make this up with even more effort then.

You can find more helpful advise over here:

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=18560908&f=272

This post was edited by NaRa on Dec 7 2009 12:29pm

thanks for giving time to help;) i'll check out the builds and see what i like im sure i'll just have to do trial and error to find out more:)

im interested in finding out what mods on the items i should keep an eye out for, if anyone has this info or a link would appreciate;)

Enhanced Effect (EE)
Strength
Dex
Int

Above are the main things to look for... but pick up anything that can upgrade your items... as in drops

Look for EE on everything Except Robes. and Str/dex on everything except Weapons.

Int can be anything

Heal Mastery is another thing to look out for

Str/Dex on Weapons that have EE are better than just EE on the weapon.

This post was edited by izParagonzi on Dec 7 2009 05:41pm

right on thanks sorry i took so long to reply i was out of town;)