Newb Druid. Is the class as bad as everyone says?

[Lucifer2000]

Interesting discussion. Back in 2000-ish My first character was a Magician. I never really got the hang of it, very well. My ex had a Druid, and it looked like fun. We split, and I quit for several years..returning for spurts. I think since my initial Magician, I've made one more, and I've made a couple other characters too. My last stretch that I've been playing..I have a 49 Druid(has been my favourite), and a 23 Necro, and a 6 Ranger, and 4 Wizard. I got so that I've been playing my Druid pretty much exclusively. I switched back to my Necro for a change, and went to go to a hot zone to get some good XP. I saw on the map that the Zone line was(East Cabilis, I believe), and it was just past a couple guards, and around a corner. Wasn't sure exactly if I was KOS, as I am a DE, Necro. Anyway..I thought I would run past the guards, and zone, and voila..right? Nope, I found out I was KOS and with one whack..I was dead. Anyway, that's a loooooong-winded way of reaffirming a statement on the first page of this topic..I don't really have any interest in playing a character where SOW wasn't available. I never quite realized how dependent I had become on it with my Druid. So, now that I have just discovered Project99, and am ready to play at the time I was fondest of it(2000-2001), my biggest dilemma is..Druid or Shaman?? Part of the reason I have enjoyed the Druid is the fact that I've done pretty much all my levels with very little or no grouping. Once I get to higher levels, I look forward, and really want to go on raids. But for now..I honestly don't care to group much. I like giving buffs away, and helping people out, but I like that I can go off on my own when I feel like. Kind of a 'catch-22' I prefer to solo, but want to group and do raids when I get higher levels. Thinking I may try a Shaman, if for nothing else than I've never tried one before. But..I AM a 'creature of comfort' and would kind of prefer a Druid, as it's what I know.
Does anyone else have any thoughts, that haven't been touched on??
Oh, and I don't man to hi-jack the thread..just want to express that I like playing a Druid, but wonder how it compares to a Shammy.
Anyway, thanks for reading everyone!! I can't wait to get back into Classic EQ in the next few days!
Take care