I’ve rarely played RO and even though I’ve been a avid follower of ToS I still am having trouble finding a starting place in the class department.
What would be a good class to start with.
I enjoy up close character, but I would also like a little bit of range (if that is possible).
I guess wizard seems more powerful than in ro and easier, so i guess its better for beginner
Swordsman type : Hoplite can throw a spear and Peltasta throw a shield.
As Yourtime said maybe a class who is powerful since beggining, then switch to a most difficult class or just go with something that really attracjs you, for me are the musketeer/Schwarze’s mostly because the weapons and the little touch of ‘‘steam punk’’
a melee with a bit of range… I suggest a Cataphract
The one you like the design the most. Ability comes second.
I would like to start to a base class of a Centurion… (Swordsman) But Im having a dilemma coz I heard from some other topics that there is a class that enables you to create a guild(Templar) So I dont know what to choose between the two 
I’m with @vegax87 on this one - I feel like Cataphract is right up your alley. They’re insanely fast on their mounts (nerf pls), and can quickly burst forward with a charge attack. And honestly, they’re my favorite Swordsman class in terms of design. So far they’re the only one with a full suit of armor.
Also, Shinobi might have some ranged attacks up their sleeves.
Well, Templar is probably higher up in the ranks than Centurion - at least rank 8. You can probably pick up, at least, second circle Centurion.
awesome that would be perfect if that is the case! 
Well lucky for you, undistance makes even melee classes ranged!
Honestly, start at whatever sounds the coolest to you.
Cleric because HEALS just build it offense type
It is nice to see that no class has no destinct gameplay advantage over the others, only the own playstyle matters. (Im looking at you, Maplestory)
I really hope buffs in the game are well RO buffs. RO buffs were insane by MMO standards. Bless and Agi UP was basically 10 levels up! Suffragium was like 45% off cast time every 2 seconds,
Basically the only non OP thing was Kyrie Eleison since it was only 30% HP and most MMOs have these kind of buffs. The again it was pretty spamable. Magnificat was hands down one of the best skills in the game. Assumptio was also crazy. Man everything was crazy. I hope they maintain that level of buffs. In no other MMO did support classes feel so supporty to me. I was in a party as a Priest like 24/7 from level 50 onwards.
But ontopic like in other MMOs depending on the looting system it’s usually smarter to get a DPS class of sorts or a tank class to get items nad levels faster. If TOS is more grind less quests then standard RO rules would apply. Basically classes that give you the bost bang for the buck. Hunter and Assassin where the go to classes in RO and well rouge if you wanted money on a low rate server.
But as I’m a support ■■■ I’m looking forward to carving statues!