I started 2 nights ago and my experience was much the same, a much higher skill character was camping the newb area and it was crazy. Then Ryu showed and it was a blast, last night after a lot of exploring and death I made my way to the KGB city where Carve took the time to show me the city and the spawns.

The game is completely different from anything I have played since Shadowbane and I am loving it even as I bitch at the screen smile

I just want to take the time to thank all the KGB who have patiently answered my many newbie questions in vent and taken the time to lend a hand...great experience so far and I look forward to the day I can be more help to the guild.