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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ketser" data-source="post: 7095574" data-attributes="member: 66805">I picked spellcasting, but would have liked if there would have been an option of spellcasting and shapeshifting. For me druid is a wielder of nature magic that has evolved to be a wider concept than just a celtic priest, encompassing a lot of similar pagan, animistic or shamanistic concepts and ideas (to be honest a lot players in my groups pretty much equate druids and shamans). Shifting to animal forms is for me a part of the nature magic idea, but i would prefer it to be a separate mechanic, with there being subclasses that focus on shifting and subclasses that focus on casting.Not a fan of the animal companion as a part of the druid class. i could see some sort of spirit animal guide/assistant subclass, but i think the companion works better as a ranger mechanic.Although D2, WC3 and WoW have had their influence in druid class, i wouldn't say that those games are the only reason shape-shifting has become a main thing in the druid class. A lot of players, especially new ones tends to be interested in the class because of this feature. To be honest i feel that the latter might be a far more important factor than whatever Blizzard and any other video game company has done with the class/concept.</blockquote>