Macros have been nerfed severly. About the only thing I macro anymore is magic.

Skills are best leveled in large PVE groups.

Ive been playing since beta, and day 2 of release. My weapon skill is only 65, archery at 60, and high levels in magic (which I don't use much yet in PVP). This game is alot more about actual player skill and experience in batte than it is weapon skills and such. Gear is important, but its easily gotten and lost.

Former KGB Member