Opinion - bard or shaman for solo play

[PatriotPanda]

Hi P99 Family,

I'm suffering from a bad case of alt-itis. I'm a filthy casual (I'm old with a family / kids now) and typically play in 30 to 60 minute sessions.

I got psyched about a bard and got to 13 or 14. Swarm kiting is fun, but I find myself doubting the ability of the bard to farm named camps etc. I also kind of miss my (now naked) lvl 17 shaman that I gave up to start down the alt-path-of-doom.

I enjoy being able to buff other plays easily and have never given alchemy a try. I'm assuming there's good cash in it for SOW pots etc.

Any opinions on bard vs shaman for limited solo play?

Thanks,

Panda