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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gothmog" data-source="post: 894245" data-attributes="member: 317">Personally, I don't see any problem with the druid's behavior.  If it is in character for him to avoid physical combat, then let him do so.  Druids have lots of offensive and hindering options at their disposal, and IME the druid is a vastly underrated class.You need to remember that although the druid's BAB might be high, his AC likely isn't.  And at that level (12th), he is almost guaranteed to be hit by opponents, even with decent buffing spells.  Also, some players develop a concept of a character that doesn't include melee prowess- and there isn't any reason to force them into the melee role.  One solution I have used is allowing druids the use of shortbows and longbows.  It doesn't make any sense that druids wouldn't be able to use bows, considering their natural ties.  This might help alleviate the grumblings from the other players, and give the druid something to do when he is done casting spells.</blockquote>