Wiz vs Dru

[Noleafclover]

Originally Posted by Tetrian [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

True that most can do it better, but druids still generally performs at 80-90% of what the specialized class can do - And they can switch the roles depending on situations, and on top of that adds utility.

Basicly, what a druid brings to the group is the solid survivability - he rounds up a group due to that ability to switch around.

Also, keep in mind, kunark isn't that far away, and in most if not all of the kunark dungeons, an evacer becomes a requirement. Which makes druids essential for groups in kunark.

On the way up, you may. But the difference in healing, DPS, and buffing tells around 40. At 50, it's quite clear. Druids are an excellent casual class, I just don't think they're the best choice if you plan to be doing a good bit of raiding. That bit of candor may cost me some ports, but it's true.

I didn't play till vel, is an evaccer that necessary? W/ a good puller, even? Guess if you're shallow in a zone you're likely to get trained, I know KC's bad for 'em...

[eqdruid76]

Wizards are less self-sufficient, especially in the healing category. But druids are a dime a dozen in raid content. Wizards are not.

[xorbier]

Come Kunark Rogues, Necros, and Wizards are top dps. Druid dps doesn't even come close...

[Wizerud]

Druids always seem to be the choice of class for people who know they aren't really very good at the game. So they choose a class that they think is good at almost everything to make up for their own deficiences. Unfortunately it is almost as boring to play as a wizard. So for that reason alone, go wizard.

I am HALF joking [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Edit: Ok, let me re-phrase that a little. It's almost as if when creating the game, Verant said "we know there are going to be people who suck at this game so we need to create a class for them, otherwise they will just quit. Ladies and gentlemen, may we present, the druid." Seriously though. Probably the thing that sticks out is even a well-played druid will hardly be noticed. Their massive utility is almost their downfall. They are a class without extremes. They do what they do and only a retard would not be able to do those things. A well played wizard, or ANY other class for that matter, will always be noticed.

[Estu]

Originally Posted by Wizerud [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Druids always seem to be the choice of class for people who know they aren't really very good at the game. So they choose a class that they think is good at almost everything to make up for their own deficiences. Unfortunately it is almost as boring to play as a wizard. So for that reason alone, go wizard.

I am HALF joking [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Edit: Ok, let me re-phrase that a little. It's almost as if when creating the game, Verant said "we know there are going to be people who suck at this game so we need to create a class for them, otherwise they will just quit. Ladies and gentlemen, may we present, the druid." Seriously though. Probably the thing that sticks out is even a well-played druid will hardly be noticed. Their massive utility is almost their downfall. They are a class without extremes. They do what they do and only a retard would not be able to do those things. A well played wizard, or ANY other class for that matter, will always be noticed.

The same doesn't apply to wizards? Wizard gameplay is so much simpler than druid gameplay. Sit, nuke, sit, nuke. Druids at least have a variety of things they can do.

[Yak]

After reading through this chain and reading the debate there is only one obvious answer. I always give this answer regardless of the MMO you are playing. Play the class of the role you want to fill. There is no wrong answer. If you want the roles abilities of a wizard, then play that class. If you want the same with a Druid then play it. The only issues you will have getting into a group are peoples misconceptions of a class and someones ability to play it well.