Thank you for the reply!
Sounds good, meanwhile i made more research and found some basic progression guides for ES to help me out (but hey, if anyone else wants to pitch in any other advice regarding Classic in general, i would be happy).
I made my character now, lv 10 so far. Her name is Asmodea, so if you see a lost and confused Elf around, that's me!
Regarding NCwest, i would not worry so much... I have been playing mmorpgs for 12-13 years now, been part of game launches including from NC and this by far one of the worst i've seen (not talking about Que, that's normal for releases). But very unprofessional....so i am sure your prediction of people coming it's on point.
P.S. I am also thinking to lvl a PP box along with my ES, i figure the buffs will really help me when i don't get parties, maybe.