a druids roll in a group

Grundoon · #1 09-12-2012, 07:23 PM

I played EQ for about 4 years, starting just after POP was released. I always played druids in the MUDs before, so i tried that first and it became my main. First, I have a question. When did the SUCCOR spell get introduced into the game. I know by the mid 20s druids had a succor spell, giving them primary responsibility for evac duties to avoid a wipe. Does Project 1999 give low or mid level druids that nice, fast casting succor spell?

I found that druids' role in a group is as a utility player. Need DPS? Druids have an assortment of dots and nukes. Need backup heals? Druids can patch a player when the clerics CH is casting, keeping said character from the brink. I also made it my job to mind the cleric's health, switching to healing them when they had the agro, so they could keep the tank up. Cure disease. Need buffs and damage shield? Druids have the 2nd best of all the buffs, and sometimes that's the best available. CC - root and snare. Harmony. oh, and did i mention EVAC? I always kept about 20% of my mana pool in reserve for the moment the cleric called for retreat!

For an all around utility class which can fill in for most roles, you can't beat a druid!

Grundoon
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Verityn · #2 09-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Just don't be one of those people who think they only ever have one roll at a time. Like when the clerics dies don't just stand there continuing to nuke away if your group could use your heals. It drove me mad when people would say, "Well, you said my job was DPS and healing was the clerics job." I've seen this in many other mmo's that have hybrid classes like the paladin in wow who also never seem to want to heal even if it means everyone's demise.

Play your class to its full potential at all times which means be ready to heal, snare, nuke or even tank as a druid if the moment calls for it even if there's a primary person performing those roles.

Grundoon · #3 09-13-2012, 07:50 PM

Well said, Verityn! You help make my point. That is one of the beauties of being a druid, and how they are an asset to any group. They have the tools to fill in where ever there's a need! They're probably not the best at most things, but their versatility is what makes them so fun!