Im pretty new to the game (played EQ1 & EQ2), so I am trying to absorb as much info as i can about my class combo.  I have always been a monk in EQ, so that was a no brainer.  I picked Orc because I read on the forums that they have the best dps as a monk in dragon stance.  Right now my Orc monk is level 10.  I now have a few questions.

First, is being an Orc really going to be a pain in the neck faction wise later on?   I have friends who are playing Good Races and i would like to start hunting with them around 15-20.  How long is a faction grind and whats the most important places to up my faction with? 

Second, at level 10 I don't really feel like I can dominate mobs my level (which should be the case this early in the game "level 10").  Im thinking I might not be approaching combat correctly.  Can someone please tell me what attacks I should be using at level 10 and what combos I should be performing (basically talking me through an average fight). 

Third, where should I be hunting at level 10 and how long should I stay there.  It seems that I am running around too much trying to do sporactic quests.  I havnt found a place near the evil towns where i can get a good 10-15 quests that are close by and can be banged out quickly.  Seems like I am spending way too much time running around and not enough time fighting. 

Fourth, should I be constantly using food like in other games?  I havn't been since I find myself really poor.  I believe i have like 10silver at level 10 after buying my mount. 


Your Help would be greatly appreciated.

Boladornis Blazingfist
Lvl. 10 Orc Monk

After doing the Khal grind, I recommend the following questhubs (sorry, dont remember their names):

LVL 10-12: southeast of Khal right at the river (Qualia River Banks). Lots of solo / small group quests and some group quests
LVL 12-15: southwest of Khal beacon of something. about 20 quests, most of them doable solo or in a small group
LVL 16-18: just head south to the next beacon. More group quests here, but still some solo quests.