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 Do you have to read the novel beforehand? I did read a bit, but that was ages ago, so I can only remember...well...not much at all. However, if you would have me, I would play a tanky melee character. Love to tank in MMOs. I'm at that period of my life where I have wayy more freetime than I need, so I can post multiple times a day (not recommended though, not fun for everyone). But yeah, I have time to spare and ideas to toss around.

 Edit: Meaningful employment? Pfft... Of course I have that. Like totally. Ha ha. Yeah.
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Kekekek. No worries, neither do I quite yet. I hope to be employed soon though!

And no, reading the novels is not required, although it is recommemded. As long as you've either seen the anime or read the first three or four novels, you should be fine.