Druid Pros/Cons

[loramin]

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

orly? when?

theres a difference between raid cancelled and losing FTE because you couldnt mobilize fast enough

I wasn't even including lost FTE. I was thinking more of like epic fights (in smaller guilds, or bigger guilds at off times) that don't happen because folks can't get to them.

[Jimjam]

I once lost a raid cos no one girdled my Karanas.

[Troxx]

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

I wasn't even including lost FTE. I was thinking more of like epic fights (in smaller guilds, or bigger guilds at off times) that don't happen because folks can't get to them.

That’s not at all the same thing as what greatdane was getting at …

[Snaggles]

Druids shine the most for CT since they are viable DPS but could be replaced by enchanters. Same goes for Kael battles with wolves. Not sure the FTE comment; they can’t really beat a ranger for Fay and haven’t seen them do much in Fear or Kael. Maybe pulling Talendor if not competitive?

Functionally for low-man stuff they work fine for a lot of things. Depending of course if you need more than about 2mins of spot heals. I farmed my dragon bane herb with my druid over the shaman because canni-tanking seahorses was horrible. I’ve seen them do many camps that a shaman cannot in Chardok (and visa versa). They work in PoM but I haven’t tried mine there so only know by reputation.

In general a lot of druids and shamans show up on raids regardless if they are optimal. Rogue bots often go un-piloted. If you like healing and main a Druid, level up a cleric and get comfortable swapping without being asked. Same thing if you are the 12th SK or Paladin, swallow your pride and think on that for a moment (then swap). Or just play the char that’s less optimal and own some of the outcome if it fails.

[Snaggles]

If it’s any consolation on this server(s) classes like rangers, knights, mages, and druids get far more chance to shine than ever on live. Since accounts are free and time is basically unlimited you might as well broaden your portfolio or play bots when necessary.

For casual stuff? Who cares. A Druid can keep up with a NTOV geared melee grinding geos for XP. They could literally do anything else solo and level 3x+ faster though. Having a 60 Druid is very fun.

Also, as a quick edit they do extremely well for Guardian Kozz FTE. Maybe the best class for that.

[loramin]

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

That’s not at all the same thing as what greatdane was getting at …

Doesn't make it any less true.

[Salaryman]

look at these pve nerds admitting to cheating with their "bots" (boxes)

there is no low pve nerds wont stoop to

[Snaggles]

Just because blue and green have a server pop of more than 40 players doesn’t mean people are boxing.

[Salaryman]

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

Just because blue and green have a server pop of more than 40 players doesn’t mean people are boxing.

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

Druids shine the most for CT since they are viable DPS but could be replaced by enchanters. Same goes for Kael battles with wolves. Not sure the FTE comment; they can’t really beat a ranger for Fay and haven’t seen them do much in Fear or Kael. Maybe pulling Talendor if not competitive?

Functionally for low-man stuff they work fine for a lot of things. Depending of course if you need more than about 2mins of spot heals. I farmed my dragon bane herb with my druid over the shaman because canni-tanking seahorses was horrible. I’ve seen them do many camps that a shaman cannot in Chardok (and visa versa). They work in PoM but I haven’t tried mine there so only know by reputation.

In general a lot of druids and shamans show up on raids regardless if they are optimal. Rogue bots often go un-piloted. If you like healing and main a Druid, level up a cleric and get comfortable swapping without being asked. Same thing if you are the 12th SK or Paladin, swallow your pride and think on that for a moment (then swap). Or just play the char that’s less optimal and own some of the outcome if it fails.

[Snaggles]

Oh sweet summer child lol. Some guilds have chars they level up as loaners; nobody is multi-boxing.

I have 9 of my own 60’s to play one at a time.