Newbie Questions

[umk]

So I've decided between Ranger, Conjurer or Maven. What are the roles for this class (specifics, I know they are all DD). For instance, which class does debuffs? Are they DoT? Which mag attack is strongest b/t conjurer & maven, and which out of the three have the best AoE skills? Thanks guys Trying to pick my first character's class! Looking forward to seeing y'all out there ^_^

[fluffely]

Conjurers:
They are the bomb when it comes to PvE boss damage skills, as the subclass Pyromancer. A must have for the DD party when raiding the end-game high level events. Also very effective in PvP if played well, but not at a natural advantage when everyone has a load of Pyros resis (one of the Pyromancers main affinities).
The subclass of Tempest is more PvP oriented, but still can do damage for PvE aspects (but not at all as much as Conj). But still, more stun/freeze skills for PvP.
Their AoE for possessing (Possessing = the method of not needing to grind by the use of a bot, and therefore the main feature of leveling) is mediocre.

Rangers:
Mainly only subclass-set as Marksman, players do not choose the subclass of Seeker because its skills are unbalanced and have too long of CD's. There are more Ranger's on the server than any other existing class because of the long, fan shaped AoE, which makes them the perfect alternative character for farming items and making money with possessors. Ranger's are pretty good DD's in PvE, have the greatest Petlink (Makes their pets stronger when summoned), and have some really advantageous skills in PvP as well, such as a defuse, fly-bans, sleeps, pierces and such.

Mavens:
Maven's are the new, OP PvP character. Really great skills for slowing, silencing, cursing, and eat-banning here. They have some of the strongest weapons in the game. Their aoe affects targets in a sort of circle around them. Being a mogui though, they don't get all the defense gears before level 100 DL/DS as other characters do, so this might make the leveling process a bit slower for new players. They also cannot equip common Ethyrs and have much rarer Subclass signets.
(Might have to cross-ref everything I'm saying ~_~)
And I'm not too sure, but I think they're a pretty decent DD when it comes to PvE at end-game stages and events.

Though I really don't know the in's and out's of most other classes, being a Mystic. So sorry for my vagueness xD
Oh but for a first character, I do suggest Ranger. You'll make more money and farm better for yourself, and then you can use what you've gathered and saved up for your real main when you make your solid decision.
And before making a character, make sure to check out nascent skills! They can be pretty important if you choose wisely. For nascent skills just pick ones that'll increase your classes main affinities, give Dominance, Endurance, or anything you can imagine yourself using.

[umk]

Thank you for your help, Letti! I chose a conjurer, we'll see if I end up liking it or not! x) I usually roll healers, but decided on this game I wanted to play something different. :3