For my experiences so far, the default or new character option is fine for most of the game at first. But the game is still a heavy work in progress and so the later bit can be unbalanced in the game's favour.

As a whole, it's fine to play the game with a new character, unless you just want to breeze right through and enjoy the effort and attention to detail that's been put into this remake.

I didn't realize I contradicted myself, silly me. It would probably be best if I simply said "Be advised, this game is not balanced yet".

You will need to work at some points of the mod, but I suggest either a new or the default character. I have since adjusted things so they don't die straight off.