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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HugeOgre" data-source="post: 4359993" data-attributes="member: 38157">The druid class does seem to beg to be three different kind of classes, and what type of class it ultimately is will dictate the powers that it gets. If its a leader-based class then how is it (from a powers perspective) going to differ from the warlord and cleric classes? While I'm inclined to think the druid class IS a leader based class, in  What I havent heard anyone say is an important element of the class (and which one person DID say was a terrible problem) was the menagerie of animals that a druid could have with them, be, or summon TO the fight. I know in our group the druid's turn in combat was a dreaded affair because it took SOOOOO long. So, I feel PRETTY comfortable that the whole animal summoning / pet thing is out, since 4th edition killed pets for the other classes, since it slows down combat, and since it isnt terribly practical in an urban or dungeon setting. IF we do throw that out, then we need to establish the druid's nature focus IN the druid himself, and determine HOW he will contribute to the party. Will it be buffs and healing (LEADER)? Will it be powers that bind (CONTROLLER) or will it be powers that damage (STRIKER)? Will we allow them to shape shift (I think we need to) and if we do, how do we deal with all those ISSUES... I DONT think we want to make powers for ALL of those options, nor do I think we NEED to. Based on the input here, what kind of class is the druid of 4th edition?</blockquote>

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