Soloing seems to be easier here than it was on live. Early on I noticed my ranger could do much more damage with a bow than on live.
I agree, I have the most fun in a group, but when I started I was concerned about not finding enough people my level to play with, so I chose a ranger specifically so I would have the option to solo. With the large influx of new players lately, group-oriented classes should start to become a more viable option.