I've got several masters in magic and melee and I've never spent a minute sitting alone waiting for my hp to recover. When I was new I'd look around the city entrance for similar newbies (often I'd see them digging). Anyone that looked like a new player, I'd approach and ask for a team. I'd also ask on Uni for a team, stating my level and skill. Once I knew the popular levelling spots, I'd often visit them looking for a potential team. If I couldn't find a team, I'd do fame runs, occupations, rites, harvest or craft. I got 5 masters in magic and melee and never spent a minute sitting and waiting for my hp to regen-- but then I never tried to level these skills solo. There are lots of alternative areas to explore if a team isn't readily available.
