Newb help

[VegetaVarnay]

I tried to post this in the help area but didn't see the option.  Thanks in advance for any help.

I haven't played UO in a very very very very long time  I'm still in glass city (great starting video btw) skilling up.  It came to me that I'm not 100% sure what I want to do.  I did at first pick the Ninja class but to be honest I'm clueless.  Got a few questions how someone can help out.

1. How do I view in-game chat? I know how to talk but it disappears so fast
2. What's a good PvP class?
3. What's a good stat distribution once I pick a class (str,dex int)
4. Can I be randomly killed while mining. ( I wasn't 100% sure after reading all info)

I know I had a bunch of other questions now can't remember LOL.  I really am enjoying this server so far great work! out of all the other ones I looked out this one stood out.  thanks again in advance for all your help.


Edit:

5. Do I really need to use a pet?
6. Is it better to hot key skills using Razor or the in-game version ?

[Sparks]

1. How do I view in-game chat? I know how to talk but it disappears so fast
  A. use the Journal button top of your screen

2. What's a good PvP class?
  A. all there is no Skill caps.
      each race has there benefits
Humans get +str
Elves get+int
Gargoyles get Flying

3. What's a good stat distribution once I pick a class (str,dex int)
after u get equipment restat every thing in str and dex u get all the int and mana from equipment
4. Can I be randomly killed while mining. ( I wasn't 100% sure after reading all info)
  A. yes in fel rule set areas but even in tram if some one lures a monster or lets a greater dragon loose u can be killed also. so always be careful.

5. Do I really need to use a pet?
   A. No But to truly be able to be effective in pvm u will want a good strong pet to fight with you.

6. Is it better to hot key skills using Razor or the in-game version ?
    A. what u can in game its a fraction of a second faster then razor hot-keys not really noticeable in my opinion but hardcore pvpr's always say in game hot-keys are better.

[Angel0178]

Spot on on all the answers Sparks. Wanna join the NPA as a teacher

[King Kong]

Go Sparks!  8-)

[VegetaVarnay]

Sparks thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions!  I guess my only other question for now is there a newbie guild out there I could join that can show me the ropes?

[Angel0178]

Ironically, yes there is. It is called the NPA or the New Player Alliance. PM Michael Helmsley in game (In the choices it'll say Michael. Thats the one,) and I (Michael Helmsley) will set you up with an invite to the guild. Also, Sparks, I was serious about asking if you wanted to join the NPA, unless you are already guilded.

[Sparks]

Ironically, yes there is. It is called the NPA or the New Player Alliance. PM Michael Helmsley in game (In the choices it'll say Michael. Thats the one,) and I (Michael Helmsley) will set you up with an invite to the guild. Also, Sparks, I was serious about asking if you wanted to join the NPA, unless you are already guilded.

Yea I am CPT i like the factions.

[VegetaVarnay]

go ahead and mail me not sure how to play you only mail.  That and when I seem to be on you're not unless I'm looking wrong somehow.  Name in game is "Vegeta"  If I don't answer you it's probably because I'm not at my computer still skilling up.

[Angel0178]

PM sent. Its in two parts.