Introducing myself and a couple questions.

Hi, I'm AngelLexi, you can call me Lexi if you want. I recently joined PlayOMG to play NEO Online, but since that is going to have some downtime, I figured I'd check this out. In most games, I play a ranged character (usually gunner) so I figured I'd try a bow. Are bow-users able to solo? Is there some kinda tanking pet/npc or can you shoot a bow at point-blank if mobs get right on you? About the community, how busy is the game? Are the chats active, or any active guilds that are recruiting players that can only play an hour or 2 at most per day? I'm sure I'll figure some of these out when my download ends (an hour left) but any assistance would be nice. Not asking for handouts in game, though, I take pride in not relying on others :) Well, I'll see you guys in-game soon!