Wow, this thread is growing quickly Thank you.
Questing in NG is no longer a problem, though I do die way too often in the bamboo forest to the south. I just can't see a god damn thing down there. The "remove folliage around character" option doens't seem to work as inteded.
Anyways, I think I'll go ahead and try a pos/gen build. It seems no one has anything bad to say about it.
I have bought one of the rings suggested, and have just claimed my rank 2 BB gear, so progress is made.
Regarding the weapon, it will be the last thing I focus on, as it seems it seems there are several options for getting a better 2HE.
Oh, and I am not quite as bad as some of you make it sound. I am just undergeared, but generally know how to play
And Meode, thank you for wanting to help ingame. My HoX is named Tyshalle, and I might take you up on your offer and message you :P