I have a pattern I follow in these types of games. I start with the mage and get bored with it. Then I try the rogue and have loads of fun, before becoming frustrated. Next thing I know I have a mix of a warrior and mage, basically a paladin and that's the one I stick with. I've tried starting off with the pally type class first, but I ended up getting bored with the game faster. I guess I just need to know how the other classes work before I settle on my favorite.