Is it necissary to play as the medic when you are starting out?

[XxurmomxX]

See title.

[Antonius]

I think it's necessary to play as an Engineer when starting out. You need a level 4-5 Medic tool and the 400 cert rez grenades to be effective. In contrast, to be an effective engineer you just need a level 4-5 engineer tool. You'll get a lot of xp via reparing and delivering ammo. It worked well for me! You can put the certs towards any other class you want.

[OCNSethy]

I tend to agree with Antonius, the Engi is a handy starter class.

Having said that, I did start as a medic and engineer and threw my certs into the healing tool.