At this point i would now suggest to truly new players to take up this challenge. Most of us older players know it can be done ( though very few have the patience to try it). I had a similar bias when i first came to mainland. Mostly due to trying to start a guild with a few other new players
Long story short i got lured towards elemental magic after seeing higher level players using it
But i still think it would be great to see a new player attempt self sufficiency(dont know if i spelled that right) on the mainland