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Malivolta
03-24-2002, 09:55 PM
/agree
Abrascen - 60 Druid - Veeshan - PD
Tsalarian the Wanderer
03-24-2002, 11:28 PM
I agree
*EDIT*
I am level 60 Druid as 'Hierophant' implies.
Helye
03-25-2002, 02:07 AM
/agree
superderg
03-25-2002, 04:52 AM
i support this
AbbiRhode
03-25-2002, 06:57 AM
/agree
Abbi Rhode
57 Druid
Cazic Thule
Wolfalot
03-25-2002, 07:18 AM
/agree
Icestar Mac Datho
03-25-2002, 07:42 AM
/agree
51 wanderer
Karana server
Leysa
03-25-2002, 07:46 AM
/agree
PannorramiX
03-25-2002, 08:17 AM
I agree :)
PannorramiX AsterixetouriXz
lvl 57 druid on AB-server
Glorybme
03-25-2002, 11:49 AM
agree...REMEMBER WHEN: we are so being left in the dust...they give wizards our ports, then add translocates, give shamans our buffs and sow, then add more buffs......OUR turn.
Arianrhod Sidhe
03-25-2002, 12:02 PM
I agree.
Arianrhod Sidhe
57 Preserver
Swords for Hire - The Rathe
L1nd4r4
03-25-2002, 12:03 PM
[Post removed and placed in "Druids lacking" thread.]
L1nd4r4, you didn't bother to read the post. Sign or do not sign--there is no rant. Take your rants to the other threads.
Tresjoli
03-25-2002, 12:47 PM
A very well written document with very reasonable requests. Please add my endorsement.
Tresjoli Louveteau
59 Druid
Tunare Server
Xaer YaAre
03-25-2002, 12:54 PM
/agree
Epithetical Misnomer
03-25-2002, 01:19 PM
/em wholeheartedly agrees
Prexus Server
Weoden
03-25-2002, 09:46 PM
I support.
Character Name:aaroan
Level:60 Class:druid
Server:The tribuanal
Character Name:Weoden
Level:60 Class:Warrior
Server:The tribuanal
Xican TempestWolf
03-25-2002, 10:57 PM
I'm all for it.
Xican - 55 Druid of Brell. :)
Noken
03-25-2002, 11:11 PM
Nicely done, and yeah, high level druids need to be the best or at least viable at more than just group fire and cold resists.
Noken Greesprite, 60 druid of Wrath of Wrecking: /agree
Xegony server
(PS... try a bard, you'd be suprised how well they can solo and how much group / raid demand there is)
Ehran Dyrwulf
03-26-2002, 02:11 AM
Ehran Dyr'Wulf
60 Druid of Forlorn
E'Ci Server
BriennaMonk
03-26-2002, 02:26 AM
/em signs her name
Khieran Shadowbane
Level 55 human druid
Cazic Thule
Kinare
03-26-2002, 03:13 AM
I agree with this petition 100%.
Kinare Hersbrucker
Level 60 Druid
Rodcet Nife
corellan
03-26-2002, 04:39 AM
I agree
Corellan Stormbringer
Hierophant of L`Malla
Druzzil Ro
Rannios
03-26-2002, 04:49 AM
I support this petition.
Ranneo Viento
L60 Hierophant
Tholuxe Paells
Kalyne BlakRose
03-26-2002, 05:25 AM
Great work, I totally agree with this petition.
Kalyne BlakRose
Morell Thule
Txbow 01
03-26-2002, 06:05 AM
I am in support of this.
Txbow Hnter
56 LVL DRUID
Zeb Server
Santerre
03-26-2002, 06:22 AM
I support this.
Santerre
Heirophant
Vallis Scortor
Ayonae Ro
Doffo
03-26-2002, 06:49 AM
I add my support to this letter.
Racmoor
03-26-2002, 07:09 AM
I concur
Racmoor Krishandria
Heirophant - Tholuxe Paells
Essence of Darkness
Notus
03-26-2002, 08:08 AM
I concur.
Notus SulVento
60 Druid
Guild Master of Clan Phoenix
Xegony Server
Aanalia
03-26-2002, 09:20 AM
/agree
Aanalia Bravewolf
Hierophant
Brell Serilis
Xarann Arkenneld
03-26-2002, 10:13 AM
Very well written, you definatly have my support. Contention with specialized abilities is definatly changing the tide of how raids work, and unfortunatly druids ended up at the bottom of the barrel on this one again in terms of desire.
/agree
Xarann Arkenneld
58th Preserver
Ashborne
Karana Server
Trevize
03-26-2002, 10:26 AM
/agree
Trevize
Level 60
Drinal
MykilC
03-26-2002, 10:46 AM
Im so happy to see this posted. Hope it gets addressed and implemented soon.
/agree
Mykil Cloudrunner
54th Wanderer of Karana
Bristlebane
(Shelved for monk for lack of desireability one kill from epic and one yellow from 55)
ticap
03-26-2002, 11:14 AM
/agree
Hopefully Lesser Succor is just a step toward addressing all these issues.
Anikit, 39th Wood Elf Druid
Tholuxe Paells Server
aquilis
03-26-2002, 01:01 PM
I believe these changes are great and should take effect as soon as possible. I am still a young druid and already i can see the importance of my character becoming less as that of other casters increases due to their increasing power. Yes the druids are getting more powerful but when compared to the growing dot dmg, healing power, buffing, DD, and other spells it seems that druids at lvl 60 have the potential to fill in a role of that a lvl 50 cleric, shaman, or necro could do...its just isn't right. It seems as though with every expansion the changes made to other players exceed those made to the druid. When i first decided to play it was because my friends told me about how verstile a druid was i couldn't wait to get my new druid to lvl, but it seems as though us druids are really being ripped off!!! I support this statement and i encourage those who started it to continue their efforts in making sure that our class is recognized and given an equal opportunity in the high end game.
Aquilis Corpses
druid of the 40th season (eagerly awaiting his destiny as a Hierophant)
Of the Karana server
LilmissFrumpy
03-26-2002, 06:02 PM
Im in full support of this also.
Golbo
03-26-2002, 06:55 PM
/Agree
Golbo
60 Druid
Mithaniel Marr
Nita13
03-26-2002, 08:23 PM
Agree
Nita
The Haven
Karana Server
Selerancthe
03-26-2002, 09:33 PM
/agree
Elseliara Bloatedbelly
52nd season Wanderer of Stormbringers
Karana Server
Teena Warmheart
03-27-2002, 03:07 AM
/agree
Teena
60 Heirophant
Mithaniel Marr
Proud Member of Age of Auxilium
Laurenia
03-27-2002, 03:22 AM
/agree
Laurenia Delluvierre
32 Druid
Prexus Server
Valron Wolfmeister
03-27-2002, 04:21 AM
/agree
Valron Wolfmeister
Preserver of 56 Seasons
Morell-Thule
Thundy
03-27-2002, 05:43 AM
/agree
Thundermare Cloudstride
49 Druid
Tribunal Server
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anaxamandra
03-27-2002, 08:10 AM
/agree
Anax Frostbear
59 Druid
Ayonae Ro
Rivilac
03-27-2002, 08:46 AM
/agree
Deepsky Invisible - Sacred Order of Shadows
Karana Server
48 Druid
elfwyn
03-27-2002, 09:10 AM
I agree wholeheartedly. As a lvl 60 druid, I find it difficult to get pickup groups anymore. And often during a guild raid, I'm simply standing around doing nothing because nothing I have is of benefit to anyone.
Elfwyn Duncan, Heirophant <Lost Boys> Bertoxx
Gereth Deepdale
03-27-2002, 09:46 AM
i too will add my name to the many ....
i totaly agree with this letter
ccLothar
03-27-2002, 10:29 AM
Well written and all good points. I'm not trying to be greedy, but I'm not sure that it goes far enough. In the baby steps approach to problem solving....
I support this document.
Lotharun
60-something of Bristlebane
Zahasha
03-27-2002, 10:33 AM
Thank you for taking the time and energy to put this together!
Very well written.
You have my support!
Zahasha Whitewolfe
Druid of the 52nd Circle
Leader of the
Sacred Circle of Life
Vazaelle Server
Wende the Druid
03-27-2002, 11:34 AM
I too, thank you for your time putting this together.
I totally agree with it.
Wende ~58 Druid of Prexus~
Ozzone
03-27-2002, 11:34 AM
/agree
Ozzone Dapleta
60 Halfling Heirophant
Noble Blade - The Rathe Server
Ciele
03-27-2002, 11:37 AM
Yes fix druids!
/agree
Daws of Test
03-27-2002, 12:15 PM
Agree.
Daws
60 Druid
Test Server
Aallaani
03-27-2002, 01:41 PM
/agree
Aallaani
60 Heirophant
Ashborne (Karana Server)
seripmav
03-27-2002, 01:49 PM
/agree
Seripmav Bloodsbane
54 Druid Seventh Hammer
Jentriken Aspenbark
03-27-2002, 06:21 PM
i'm honestly not sure if i agreed before, and with 16 pages, i'm not about to go back and check.
so /agree /agree, and disregard it if it's repetetive please.
server isn't in sig, so i'm xegony :D
Cobbyl
03-27-2002, 08:42 PM
Cobbyl Treehuggyr
59 Druid
Morell-Thule
Circuit Runner
03-28-2002, 01:36 AM
Im probably late but I agree...
Guermon
03-28-2002, 02:30 AM
/agree
Guermon
lvl 54 druid of Fennin Ro
Aidiene
03-28-2002, 05:40 AM
I am late, but I also agree.
Aidiene
59 Preserver
Quellious
Nalilya
03-28-2002, 09:37 AM
Agree..
Please, take a serious look at this.
Nalilya
60 Heirophant
Morell Thule
Looking forward to being needed in high-end encounters.
WeRTy2k1
03-28-2002, 11:53 AM
yeah.. right
You know, I wouldnt mind having an epic like that come to think of it..
Druids are in bad shape.. sure, we can be great for groups.. But raids?? fo'get aboud it.
And with this damn PoP coming out, our porting importance will be diminished further.
so.. where do i sign? )
Jokuo Shadowolf
48 Druid of Tunare
Amnesty (you want dr00d love? join us!)
Saryrn Server
*Edit - Your sig was killing my browser.
Monty2524
03-28-2002, 12:37 PM
Hello hello. Monty Lesserscaup here. Im a 52 druid on the Nameless. I just wanted to say I agreewith you 100% and prolly x2. I dont even wanna play the druid anymore hence my twinked warrior. If we got these upgrades and or ports Id be glad to play him but as of now im still LFG. Ive soloed to much bored of it I want a damn group hehe. See ya'll in game.
Monty
52 Dr00d
Petunya Pumpkinpatch
03-28-2002, 12:47 PM
/agree
Tatankawd
03-28-2002, 12:57 PM
/agree
Tat
Rovaedne
03-28-2002, 01:17 PM
Agree!
My healing became so bad, that I have switched specializations to evocation. These changes are neccessary to keep druids involved in the high end game. A line of cold based debuffs would be awesome(for us evocation druids). Wow if even half these healing changes take effect, I may have to change specialization back to alteration.
Rovaedne
60 druidess
Tholuxe Paells
loadnogth
03-28-2002, 02:52 PM
/em signs his name
/cheers
Loadnogth, recently 59 druid
Dardolan Nevahalive
03-28-2002, 03:02 PM
sign me up
Mahon Cabbie
03-28-2002, 08:08 PM
/agree
Mahon Cabbie
51 Half-Elf Druid
Mith Marr
Ehran Dyrwulf
03-29-2002, 12:18 AM
/agree
Baron Ehran Dyr'Wulf
60 Druid
E'ci
TitenMistwolf2
03-29-2002, 04:46 AM
I agree
Nachur
03-29-2002, 06:25 AM
/agree
Nachur
60 Druid
Lanys
Ralgur
03-29-2002, 09:21 AM
/agree
Level 56 druid, Ralgur, on Mithaniel Marr
Tauron of Tunare
03-29-2002, 10:35 AM
Couldnt agree more, hope VI does something.
Kalamall
03-29-2002, 12:14 PM
/agree
all changes proposed are realistic and necessary to keep us up to date.
congratz for such a great manifesto
Kalamall Hojaverde
Preserver of the 57th season
Nocturnus - Antonius Bayle
cbwatt
03-29-2002, 02:00 PM
Agreed
Seeran
Lvl 60 Druid
Drinal
weewax
03-29-2002, 02:57 PM
/agree
Sineras
03-30-2002, 05:26 AM
I agree.
Sineras Fizzalot
56 Preserver
7th hammer
Darlyn Freeheart
03-30-2002, 08:04 AM
/agrees
Darlyn Freeheart
Druidess Level 54
The Rathe Server
Lignator
03-30-2002, 08:42 AM
/agree
Lignator
54 Druid
Guild: Revolution
Server: The Tribunal
Rayvn Veilumfeather
03-31-2002, 12:06 PM
/agree
Rayvn Veilumfeather
52nd season Druidess
The Rathe
Saberwolff
03-31-2002, 01:33 PM
I fully agree with the changes purposed.
/beg VI make the druid a wanted class again!
Proud Druid of Xev
Liorrin
03-31-2002, 04:18 PM
Definitely agree, well written and thought out.
Server: Brell Serilis
Aoleldor
03-31-2002, 07:37 PM
I agree
lvl 45 druid
Rezoraith of Prexus
Akanae Tendo
03-31-2002, 08:30 PM
/agree
I have been getting burned out on this game and something to help out the druid class ( the only character I really like playing ) would make me want to play more.
Akanae Trollhunter 56 druid
Aawy Meatshield 50 warrior
Veeshan server
Lekrith
04-01-2002, 06:41 AM
After re-reading the draft I agree whole heartedly..
While I still consider my druid to be main character, I have been spending less and less time playing him(in favor of my rogue).. if even a small amount of these changes are implemented.. It would be a great boon to the druid class.. and just may make me want to play it a bit more..
Lekrith Stormcaller
52nd druid of Terris-Thule
Leader of Warders of Divinity
Deedlett
04-01-2002, 08:28 AM
I agree.
Deedlett Fallenstar
49th Druid of Tunare
RALLOS ZEK the one true server!
Lilliana Sweetleaf
04-01-2002, 12:33 PM
agree
Sorran
04-01-2002, 12:43 PM
I agree. Very solid suggestions for the end-game druid.
Cheers,
Venerable Sorran
Level 60 Druid of <Elitists and Vagrants>
Tribunal Server
Skif kSheyna
04-01-2002, 04:27 PM
/agree
Skif k'Sheyna
57 Druid
Vazaelle
DemonMage
04-01-2002, 09:14 PM
Agree
Caisha Stormweaver
56 Druid
Povar
WyattStryker
04-02-2002, 04:01 AM
I agree.
57 Druid on Tunare.
Wyatt Stryker
CrisisCBD
04-02-2002, 04:36 AM
/agree ;)
YaniceS
04-02-2002, 05:22 AM
/agree
I have only been in Norrath a short time and my druid is my first/only char, but in that short time I have been told more than once that druids are useless at higher levels.
I love being a druid and exploring the countryside, popping in and out of places, bonking baddies even when no one is around to group with, and I had figured that when I reached this mythical 'useless' age my druid would become a 'taxi, tailor, candlestick maker' (so to speak).
So I support anything that will allow me to not turn into the 'younger sibling that no one wants tagging along'.
Yanice Surnameless Sofar
lvl 21 Druid
Torr. Server
NabbanYerLewt
04-02-2002, 02:19 PM
/agree
Warryn - 54 Druid on Saryrn
Pendarin Timberwolf
04-02-2002, 02:21 PM
/sign I agree.
Pendarin Timberwolf
58 Preserver of Xev
Oldoaktree
04-03-2002, 12:18 AM
/agree
Oldoak
60 Druid of Fires Within
The Seventh Hammer
Wow that was just great...
really hope Verant listens on the Dot part in particular. Always seemed strange to me that such a class-defining line of spells just stopped at level 53. And damn I need more ability to heal...lots more. Those AoE's ... even the ones in Velious ... burn through my mana FAST. And 90% of the time if I am on a raid, you may as well call me a level 40 cleric cuz that is about the level we operate at, healing wise. When the original class balance stuff came up I remember some clerics got upset about the idea of more healing in other classes, but truth is, we don't ahve CH. End of story. No matter if Verant doubled all the effectivenesses of our healing spells we still could not hold a candle to the clerics (and yes that is as it should be).
Great post...hope it gets noticed.
Giddil
04-03-2002, 07:57 AM
/agree
Giddil 51 druid Druzzil Ro
Terindruid
04-03-2002, 08:20 AM
AGREE!
Terin Windcaller 52 Druid
Bonds of Trust
Zeb Server
Alyssum
04-03-2002, 12:27 PM
Yep.
/support on
Alyssum
60 druid
Prexus
Brother Scale
04-03-2002, 03:09 PM
/agree
Bettis
53 Druid
Rallos Zek
p.s. Fix manaburn, were getting murdered on the Zeks!
toreyj01
04-04-2002, 03:17 AM
I gotta admit you did a fairly decent job here, speaking from a cleric's perspective. You all must remember the hell clerics go through till 34 as we get passed over due to druids being available, you must also remember our inability to solo like you all can and the persistent poverty we face. We do all this to get to the end game, and recently we have lost the uber feel of an exp res, so nerfing clerics any more would be hard felt.
You want only to accentuate what you are unique in and I see no problem with that, least yer not asking for aegolism and complete heal ;)
Would honestly like to see changes to the cleric class as well for travel, at least giving us the power to invis like every other caster in EQ would be a tremendous help in a CR or wipeout.
One suggestion may be to send this to the Cleric MB for further priest input, their backing may make a bit of difference.
Nice work.
Minnx Risingmoon
04-04-2002, 11:41 AM
Tritorie, Thank you so much for your positive comments. It's very refreshing to hear someone be positive instead of coming into our home and bashing us. Anything we as players can do to help other classes, will in the end, make the game better for all. Thanks for being so cool!
*Edit - Sig is over sized limit per posting rules
Kiatek2
04-04-2002, 12:54 PM
agree
Kiatek Elvenfyre
Level 60 Druid
Drinal
claudito64
04-04-2002, 01:10 PM
I agree! :)
Edited to add server I am in: Cazic-Thule.
Kitsune Sama
04-04-2002, 03:13 PM
I have to agree with everything on it
Kitsune Sama
60 Druid
Saryrn
Alianna Sedai
04-04-2002, 07:24 PM
I Agree
Aerian Cruimthear - 60 Druid [Ayonae Ro] - ex-primary
Alianna - 60 Enchanter [Ayonae Ro] - PRIMARY
Tarnien
04-04-2002, 08:29 PM
/agree
name n stuff
Tarnien
Xev
60 druid
Euthanatos
04-04-2002, 09:28 PM
I agree
Bethor Stormwolf
56 druid
Tunare server
klaymoore
04-04-2002, 10:30 PM
Agree
Klaymoore
Level 57 Druid
antonius Bayle
Corwwyn
04-04-2002, 11:24 PM
/Nod
I agree wholeheartedly with the first post.
High end druids are bleeding.
They are not asking to be the best at the high end, merely to feel (and be seen to be) useful.
Imo, the first post is not a big thing to ask.
Best wishes druidfolk.
A Lenen
04-05-2002, 12:21 AM
I agree with this...great, well thought out ideas.
Lenen the Wanderer
60 Heirophant
Triton, Povar
NonieR
04-05-2002, 02:07 AM
Agree.
Diggit Dawwg
60 Hierophant
Crimson Twilight
Drinal
Skynard
04-05-2002, 02:35 AM
Agree. Not 60 yet on any of my druids, but balance is needed without question.
Skynard - 38 Druid - Friona Vie - Main
Skynrd - 37 Druid - Vazelle - retired
Aryalon Wyndwalker - 52 druid Vallon Zek - semi-retired
Euphemia
04-05-2002, 02:39 AM
/agree
vinea
04-05-2002, 02:54 AM
Agree
Vinea
Level 56 - Druid
The Seventh Hammer
NosiMC
04-05-2002, 02:59 AM
/agree
Nosi von Snoop
60th Druid
Solusek Ro
Xello00
04-05-2002, 02:59 AM
/agree
Xello Treehugger 54 Wanderer
Antonius Bayle
Kamoinen
04-05-2002, 03:51 AM
/agree
le freez
04-05-2002, 03:55 AM
/agree
i'm hierophant so lvl 60 :)
Lalelin
04-05-2002, 04:07 AM
I agree and support this petition.
Lalelin Dra'Iocht
Level 60 Druid
Torvonnilous
Bainwolf
04-05-2002, 05:07 AM
I agree.
Bainwolf
60 Druid
Stormhammer
Amberlyn7
04-05-2002, 05:27 AM
Wonderful ideas wonderfully written. You have my complete support!
Amberlyn Moonwhisper
57 Wood Elf Preserver
E'Ci Server
DigginsEQ
04-05-2002, 05:30 AM
Some good ideas here. I will support your petition as well.
Diggins Twiggytoes
Level 60 Druid
Tunare Server
Deeke523
04-05-2002, 06:18 AM
I agree.
Aestringer
Retired 55th level Druid
E'ci Server
ClaeophaRah
04-05-2002, 06:25 AM
I agree.
Claeopha Rah
52 Wanderer / Ithcathsa Guild Leader
Veeshan Server
Tallon22
04-05-2002, 06:30 AM
/agree
Greger
Lvl 59 Druid
Tallon Zek
shenlong495
04-05-2002, 07:05 AM
I agree.
Tolain Durant
40th level druid,
Ayonae ro
Aldarion Shard
04-05-2002, 07:09 AM
i agree with the above petition, i think this would do a great deal towards making druids a viable end-game class.
Aldarion Shard
52 Wood Elf Druid
Terris Thule Server
Kiyanne Achtland
04-05-2002, 07:19 AM
Kiyanne Achtland
60 Hierophant
Tribunal
Duerana
04-05-2002, 07:28 AM
/agree
Thanks for getting this all together!
Duerana Stormfire
Preserver of Tunare, 55th circle
Founder, Administrator, High Council & EZOp
Zebuxoruk
*Edit: With the amount of traffic I had to remove the SF pic, thank you for posting though*
Mckenna Stormangel
04-05-2002, 07:29 AM
Wow. This was very well thought out and I'm certainly very happy with all the work you put into this.
I agree 100% with the proposed changes here and hope sincerely that Verant hear's our plea.
WTG all!!
Mckenna Stormangel
Spirit of Fire
60th Howler's Brigade
Mistress of Initiates High Council Member
*Zebuxoruk server*
*Edit: With the amount of traffic I had to remove the SF pic, thank you for posting though*
Falqour Thornwalker
04-05-2002, 07:30 AM
Though I'm not a druid, as a fellow priest, I must wholeheartedly sign my name to this well-prepared petition. The backup healing abilities druids possess are invaluable to any cleric, and should be enhanced according to the guildlines stated in this document to remain in balance with the current state of Everquest.
<img src=http://www.smogfarm.com/sof/ft.gif>
Spirit of Fire
57th Level Healer and Holyman of Tunare
Council Member
Zebuxoruk
*Edit: With the amount of traffic I had to remove the SF pic, thank you for posting though*
Relin
04-05-2002, 08:01 AM
I whole heartedly agree. Most Druids in our Guild play other chars as mains now :(
One point which was not mentioned: by horses sow and especially cheetah loose more and more importance. Since I play on a PvP-server Cheetah is meant to be my "last chance of escape". Even if cheetah is only short duration bards can outrun me - this should really be changed and Cheetah should be by far the fastest speed in game what makes sense keeping short duration in mind. Also the AA abilities of Druids are pretty disappointing in my eyes :(
Relin Thistlefoot
Lvl 60 HL Druid, Vallon Zek
Gerif Kadzait
04-05-2002, 08:01 AM
I agree with this petition.
Gerif Kadzait
Level 52 Druid
Solusek Ro Server
Ninerienae
04-05-2002, 08:51 AM
/agree
Druid was my first character in May 2000. Got her into the mid 50s and wasn't needed in a group anymore so I started a Rogue. The only reason I levelled to 57 was so I could succor across Siren's for ToV raids. As we all know, even that isn't needed anymore (at least not at 57). Anything to help the druids become more welcome in group situations would help me pull my druid back off the shelf.
Ninerienae - 57 Preserver (ret)
Stealn - 55 Blackguard
Ariza - 58 Templar
Purgatory ~ The Nameless
Budaas
04-05-2002, 09:07 AM
Very well written, and stated. Especially the history up to the present.
/scribbles name on petition
Budaas Stinkybutt
59 Preserver
Fennin Ro
SteelWren
04-05-2002, 09:22 AM
/agree
:)
Sspar
04-05-2002, 10:03 AM
/Agree
Sspar
53 Iksarian ShadowKnight
Crusader of Greenmist
E'ci Server
Aniar
04-05-2002, 10:10 AM
I've lost many friends along the way who went from lvl 53, epicless druids, to lvl 1 twinked clerics/warriors/chanters cause they felt so left out.
/sign
Aniar Orrenson
lvl 44 Wizard of Saryrn
GL of Nightwatch of Norrath
Qaladdar
04-05-2002, 10:17 AM
/em Agrees Wholeheartedly
I can't remember when the last time I did something on a raid that was actually USEFUL. Sure, I heal the cleric, but if they're gonna die, they're gonna die. My heals are cosmetic. Mostly, I make and update important sounding hotkeys "Dogpile on the druid, group buff incoming" or "Snaring the %T." They might just as well say "Look, your druid is doing something...QUICK LOOK!"
--Zulaya Windblossom
Druid of Tunare in her 52nd season
Fennin Ro
TristamDk
04-05-2002, 10:33 AM
good suggestions
Eryl Flynn
04-05-2002, 11:12 AM
I have a shaman and a bard, so I from my game experience, and shaman experience I can pull and comment here.
Bards have had to deal with this for a long long time, the jack of all master of none. Don't expect much, we have learned not to.
Yes druid healing is crap now, it needs to be upgraded. Here is the kicker though. Compare the shaman and the druid and consider the way Verant thinks. If druids get a heal upgrade so will shamans. They seem to be meant to heal the same. Both dot well with the shaman taking the lead later, buffs are a bit in the shamans favor. But druids can out nuke, port, have damage shields, even a debuff nuke.
Also you are paying the price of a relatively easy time leveling, and having a seemingly more powerful character early in life. You could do it all for so long, now you pay the price so to speak.
Epic won't be changed.
Healing might get increased
Stacking on PotG is valid and I think you can get this done
DoTs won't get upgraded. Your ae spells which I did not mention above, take the place here in some ways. Quad kiting really shoots any hope of increased damage out put down.
A single target PotG is a good idea, not sure if they will or not. But I would if I were them.
Szaero
04-05-2002, 12:19 PM
I agree.
Baron Szaero Kul
60th Druid
E'Ci
Reconstructed
Lyanne
04-05-2002, 12:55 PM
/big agree
Over and over I hear about how I will be useless the higher level I become to grouping EVER since I started playing EQ a year ago. Please Verant, I want to be in this game for quite a while, balance the druid. Give me reasons to seek lvl 60.
Lyanne Windrider
Lvl 48 Druid
Warden of Tunare
Drinal Server
Moonwolf 2002
04-05-2002, 12:57 PM
Totally agree with everythign said
Moonwolf
60th Druid
Spirit of Fire
Zeb
xLudainTheDruidx
04-05-2002, 01:09 PM
/agree
Ludain
60 druid
Tarew Marr
Chaca Lunarwolf
04-05-2002, 01:50 PM
/agree
Chaca Lunarwolf
Level 51
Xegony
Hobbo
04-05-2002, 02:54 PM
/sign
Hierophant = lvl 60 druid ;)
I would like to add my thoughts but I dont think I could put it any more plainly or better then Miss Foxfire has done. As a very active druid in a high level raiding guild, I can say this scores a direct hit to the current State of the Druid.
I totally agree.
Silvyr Syrpent
60 Hierophant of Mithaniel Marr
Relics guild
Rhae28
04-05-2002, 03:03 PM
yup.
Rhae Al'Mareth
46th Monk
Veeshan
Arkianus
04-05-2002, 03:24 PM
I agree that druids should get upgrades to their high end healing spells 100 %
Not sure about increasing the dot to the damage you wanted , but wouldnt have a problem supporting some kind of upgrade!
3 cheers to the druids. I love em :)
Agapi
04-05-2002, 04:23 PM
I totally support this.
Mashiara
60 Enchantress
Relics Guild
Mith. Marr
aka
Agapi
54 Druid
Relics Guild
Mith Marr
Inertia Velocitia
04-05-2002, 06:01 PM
/agree
Peacedog67
04-05-2002, 06:37 PM
/agree
Rainus7
04-05-2002, 07:12 PM
/agree wholeheartedly
Rainus Stormreaver
60 Druid
Veeshan Server
Ceruleann
04-06-2002, 01:44 AM
Very Well done letter.
I support it entirely. My Druid friend have been getting over looked.
karana Server.
Upyer
04-06-2002, 04:18 AM
/agree
My main is actually a Wizard and I play a level 22 druid.
What I see is that Druids are finding themselves in a very similar situation to that Wizards found themselves in about a year ago.
"Not wanted" is probably the simplest way to term it. At the time we were told that it was a problem of perception (typical corporate politics.) We got a bit of an overhaul and are now a viable class again.
Druids were historically the uber class and subject of some resentment, but the balance has again tipped and it an odd situation you now find yourselvelves in for the high level game.
I just hope we get to a stage where there isn't a constant "poor mans" class in EQ that needs looking at every time changes go in. I'm hopeful we are geting toward that and I look forward to playing my druid high level with the hope of a fulfilling class.
Best of luck.
Zophia
04-06-2002, 04:59 AM
Sounds good.
Zophia Stormcaller
Heirophant of Omani
Bertoxxulous Server
kiliriana
04-06-2002, 05:06 AM
/agree
kiliriana sombre louve
wanderer 53
Karana
Mandiiane
04-06-2002, 05:14 AM
/agree
Mandiiane Sweetwind
Level 47 Druid, follower of Tunare
Terris Thule Server
Triena Twobooks
04-06-2002, 05:44 AM
Heheh oh i better agree to this aswell :)
Triena Twobooks
57 Druid of Xev
lilitanis sildavin
04-06-2002, 06:35 AM
/agree
these change should give an other interest in playing druid class.
lilitanis sildavin
preserver 59
karana server
http://www.multimania.com/lilitanis/lilifee.jpg
KianieEQ
04-06-2002, 06:55 AM
/agree
Millie Woodsmistress
04-06-2002, 07:27 AM
/agree
Millie Wiidsmistress
57 druid "knights of the tribunal"
WendeArianrhod
04-06-2002, 07:42 AM
Nicely stated. Thanks for all the hard work :)
I hereby add my agreement to this petition.
Wende Arianrhod
Level 60 Heirophant of Tunare
Karana Server
Glovian
04-06-2002, 08:46 AM
we are becoming the laughing stock.
/agree with this letter
Glovian the Wanderer
Heirophant of Tunare
on Luclin server
Claritin Dangermouse
04-06-2002, 10:29 AM
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Kalinn
04-06-2002, 10:51 AM
/agree
Kallinn Windwolf
60th Druid
Karana
Baile222
04-06-2002, 01:18 PM
Many good ideas expresed in this letter.
/agree
Elder Baile O'the Vale <Pandemonium>
Tallon Zek
Korwin
04-06-2002, 01:56 PM
/yes
Korwin Treestorm
60 Druid
Luclin
NealuianDownset76
04-06-2002, 02:22 PM
/agree whole heartedly
Nealuian Downset <Circle of Valor>
57 Druid of Xegony
Ninen Thornwood
04-06-2002, 02:23 PM
I agree.
Ninen Thornwood
57th Druid
Morell-Thule
Glouton
04-06-2002, 03:13 PM
/agree
Glouton Legoinfre, preserver 57 on karana
Ganlaan Stormwind
04-06-2002, 04:50 PM
Sign me up
Ganlaan Stormwind
57 Druid - The 7th Hammer.
Sapphia
04-06-2002, 06:24 PM
/agree
Subiena
Druid lvl 57
Karana
/agree
Ombu
60 Druid
Mithaniel Marr
Lildarie Lionsbane
04-06-2002, 08:51 PM
I agree
Lildarie Lionsbane
Preserver
Torvonnilous
Eludred
04-06-2002, 09:23 PM
All points are valid and thugh I am lvl 14 I wish to ensure a better future for my druid :)
Eludred of the Raincallers
Druid lvl 14
Povar
Felindae
04-06-2002, 10:30 PM
/agree
Iskra
lvl 57 Druid
Solusek Ro
Peacedog
04-07-2002, 12:13 AM
/agree
Peacedog Gravytrain
lvl 58 Preserver
Veeshan Server
Krakrak
04-07-2002, 12:27 AM
/agree
Wenian Thunderclaw
22 wood elf druid
Tallon Zek
Talowen Thunderspirit
04-07-2002, 04:37 AM
I agree
Talowen Thunderspirit
lvl 60 Druid
Rathe Server
Ariksbane
04-07-2002, 05:44 AM
I agree
"Baron" Ariksbane
60 Druid
Fennin Ro Server
Llyath
04-07-2002, 08:00 AM
I agree with this petition.
<font size="-2">Llyath (http://www.magelo.com/eq_view_profile.html?num=15432) the Preserver
Level 60 druid of Remedy (http://www.remedy.fr.st)
The Nameless</font>
Tisban
04-07-2002, 09:18 AM
I agree whole fully and it warms my heart to see so many druids do the same
Tisban Glossmoon
lvl 52 Druid
The Rathe
Finkle Hairypaw
04-07-2002, 09:20 AM
I agree.
Verant needs to listen to their players more often~
Finkle Hairypaw
60 Druid
Tunare Server
Aaryn Amberheart
04-07-2002, 09:57 AM
Aaryn Amberheart
Druid of the 55th Season
Rodcet Nife.
Boree Salvae 1
04-07-2002, 10:58 AM
/agree
Boree Salvae
Hierophant Server Karana
Majico Boneherder
04-07-2002, 11:07 AM
I fully support this letter and I have seen numerous of my guild friends leave the game because they feel "useless". Please provide them with the tools to make a difference.
Nluien
04-07-2002, 11:20 AM
I have played a druid since the beginning of EQ and I fully agree with these ideas.
Nluien
58th Druid
Ayonae Ro
Doublethread
04-07-2002, 11:29 AM
/agree
Doublethread Evilhealers
Level 60 High Priest
The Nameless Server
Remedy
I agree to this very well written petition.
Alanya Freespirit
04-07-2002, 01:19 PM
/agree
Alanya Freespirit
Ayonae Ro
42nd level druid
Joklun
04-07-2002, 01:36 PM
I agree to this petition.
Joklun NGhar 60 Hierophant of <Remedy>.
I agree with this petition.
Akra Malik, lvl 60 druid, Karana
Aegdaien The Druid
04-07-2002, 02:56 PM
I agree.
Aegdaien Graywolf
60 Druid
Prexus
MiloraAtWork
04-07-2002, 03:41 PM
I agree as well, been playing a druid since shortly after release
Milora Kinslayer
57th druid
<Capulus>
Povar
Pekk Darkleaf
04-07-2002, 05:35 PM
I agree, Ive been playing a Druid for over 2.5 years, and playing the game since release.
Pekk the Wanderer
Tribunal
Pindar7th
04-07-2002, 05:59 PM
/agree
Pindar Stormwalker
Level 60
The Seventh Hammer
Kenuon
04-07-2002, 06:12 PM
thumbs up.
--
Kenuon Windrunner
60 Druid The Rathe
Miraj the Enchanter
04-07-2002, 06:13 PM
basically:
give druids paladin like heals.
give druids shaman dots.
Radaien
04-07-2002, 06:30 PM
Excellent petition, I totally agree.
Radaien Bravewolf
60 Hierophant
Brell Serilis
Wayfarer Windwolf
04-07-2002, 06:44 PM
I stand in complete agreement.
Wayfarer Windwolf
Preserver of the 56th Season
Ayonae Ro Server
Candyin
04-07-2002, 06:54 PM
/agree
*Candyins signs his name as his old main:*
Aludiwen Someshta
Lvl 34 Druid of Drinal and the Dark Phoenix Alliance.
Lindam Mystfyre
04-07-2002, 07:20 PM
I agree.
Drucilia Torment
04-07-2002, 08:15 PM
I have been around for several years now. After 3 years of playing EverQuest I have seen the druid population decline significantly. I do hope that Verant takes the Druid populations concerns and tries to balance druids to a true jack-of-all-trades.
I support the changes in this document.
Drucilia Torment
52th Season Wanderer
Tunare Server
Rtyui
04-07-2002, 08:47 PM
Agree.good petition.
KrugeTheDruid
04-07-2002, 10:31 PM
This is an excellent summary of the issues faced by high-level Druids who like to group or raid.
The petition has my wholehearted support.
Venerable Kruge Rainwind
60 Druid, ToT Winner
Shadows of the Unseen
Quellious
Synevia
04-07-2002, 10:56 PM
/agree
Synevia Helrazer
53 Druid
Xegony
chrisishere
04-07-2002, 10:59 PM
/agree
Aeskir 54 Druid Ayonae Ro
Algaristhedr00d
04-07-2002, 11:01 PM
Algaris P Bloodrose
60 druid and Baron VoN LinGíngTon
Torvonoulliusss....Tervonoull....the server that sever that stars with Torvo
siddenmeddinalot
04-07-2002, 11:02 PM
/agree
51 Wanderer
Sidden Meddinalot
Terris-Thule Server
DrOak
04-07-2002, 11:03 PM
I only read the first post, will come back to read the rest at work later, BUT, i agree almost completely on just about each of points mentioned.
Ducem
04-07-2002, 11:04 PM
agreed, ESPECIALLY about the 10% non-cleric healing penalty. The healing penalty and the hybrid mana cost penalties never made sense to me...we're already getting the spells much later in life where the effectiveness has dwindled naturally. and hybrids get the spells MUCH later and have signifficantly reduced mana pools to begin with. but i'm rambling...
--Ducem Ducem
Aereos
04-07-2002, 11:11 PM
/agree -- Except with the increase in DOT power.. I agree with epic change, but we should NOT be the master of dots.
Aereos Level 60 Druid
Titans of Saryrn
Saryrn Server
SNE Webmaster
04-07-2002, 11:13 PM
I Agree. As a Soloist Druid my primary concern is the lack of Luclin ports.
Fenmarel Mestarine 52 Season Wood Elf Druid of Tunare
Stormhammer Server.
OengusAwenydd
04-07-2002, 11:23 PM
I agree with this. I am always one of the last players put in a group on a large raid. I would like to be able to play a bigger role.
Oengus Awenydd
53 level Wanderer of Tunare
Saryrn
Sawtooth 1234
04-07-2002, 11:26 PM
Extremely well written, and I support it whole heartedly. VI... pls read and consider.
/s/ Level 57 druid, Povar Server
Cygarx Wildwind
04-07-2002, 11:30 PM
100% agree
Cygarx Wildwind, 59 Preserver of Tunare
Member of Darkmoons, Drinal
Syrelle
04-07-2002, 11:34 PM
Syrelle
Heirophant
Druzzil Ro
vermix fumblenote
04-07-2002, 11:43 PM
I would like to show my support... we've been waiting long enough.
^_~
Vermis Mysteriis
60th Druid
Prexus
Jalila Wildwind
04-07-2002, 11:46 PM
/agree
Jalila Wildwind, Wanderer 54 on Tribunal Server
Laurana Highwind COP
04-07-2002, 11:46 PM
Excellent post, I support the changes.
Lady Laurana Highwind
60 Crusader
Zeb
Niniane TP
04-07-2002, 11:49 PM
I totally agree!
Niniane Ogrebeater
60 druid of Tunare
Tholuxe Paells
rags1985
04-07-2002, 11:50 PM
/agree 200%
Tiluvar
04-07-2002, 11:54 PM
/agree
I feel so useless in the high level game I rarely play anymore.
Baron Tiluvar - Level 60 Wod Elf Druid - Luclin Server
(Stopped getting AA exp when I realised we have no usefull AA skills)
Nalin
04-08-2002, 12:03 AM
I agree with this petition. On large raids it used to be desirable to have a druid in each group. These days with /tgb and all, raid leaders feel only 1 druid is needed for the entire raid.
Druid42
04-08-2002, 12:05 AM
i agree
vindiou
04-08-2002, 12:12 AM
/agree
Vindiou Dcharrue
Druid of Tunare 40
Antonius Bayle
Cynnder
04-08-2002, 12:14 AM
: I agree with this post.
Cynnder
59 Druid Cazic Thule
Depheni
04-08-2002, 12:16 AM
/agree
While I wouldnt mind the DOT, I mostly agree with all the additions that will make us more raid oriented. The way things stand Druids are simply not essential, (and probably wouldnt even be missed) at the high end game.
Hope VI takes notice.
Depheni
56 Druid
Nexxus of Faith
Torvonnilous Server.
Slore
04-08-2002, 12:22 AM
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ArexSK
04-08-2002, 12:23 AM
Agree. Please implement these=)
Quintarus Cropsmoker
L60 Hierophant - Terris Thule
Zaara
04-08-2002, 12:36 AM
nice i like it, not sure if all the changes are possible but i support it for sure.
Zaara Treanthugger
60 Heirophant
Blades of Wrath
Torvonnilous
Padain Fain
04-08-2002, 12:40 AM
I wholeheartedly support the opinions expressed in the letter.
Padain Fain.
59 Druid, Legends of the Realm, Innoruuk
Jenedorm
04-08-2002, 12:44 AM
/agree
I support these changes whole heartedly. As a warrior and druid, druids just can't hack it when healing.
Pual 53 Wanderer
Jenedorm 53 Champion
Quellious
KildarsUoN
04-08-2002, 12:48 AM
I am 100% Behind this
I am a 41 druid only, but the affects of this are already affecting me, i can barely goup in SolB. I have lvl 60 druid friends that only play there alts now because it is so boring on there druid. I back this up completely, please verant take this into consideration.
Kildars <Unifiers of Norrath>
Druid of the 41st Circle
The Nameless
Sandjumper Jones
04-08-2002, 12:51 AM
/agree
Sandjumper Jones
59 Druid
Vis Veres
The Tribunal
dandeegan
04-08-2002, 12:54 AM
/agree
Bleeplurp
51 Wanderer on the Nameless
TrinnyofXev
04-08-2002, 12:55 AM
/agree with the original letter completely, I only have ONE small bitch that I'd like to add and thats about our USELESS pet spell, it's a waste of mana to cast for something thats down in 2 to 3 hit. It's retarded they need to do one of 2 things, make the pets more like in the 40's with a little more HP and a little meaner bit, or just get rid of the damb thing.
Trinny 57 Halfling Druid of Odysseys
Xev Server
Jatarah HissyPhitt
04-08-2002, 01:08 AM
/agree!
Kaylah Catherine
Druid on Veeshan
Turrwin Trickle
04-08-2002, 01:10 AM
/agree
Turrwin Trickle
Hierophant
Innoruuk
BlackHunt
04-08-2002, 01:12 AM
/true
/agree
Bamiene Adbertos 57 Druid / Bertoxx
Lamanan
04-08-2002, 01:12 AM
I agree with the fact that druids need some improvements.. but..
I feel that ports to Luclin totally goes against the lore and back-ground history of Luclin itself. Was Luclin not teleported to by wizards only, and reconnected by a wizard? Are the scions not wizards themselves? (Little note--albeit they do not cast the spell, they are supposed to be doing it)
Otherwise, I agree, faster heals, but no group. Nukes should remain the same (hello, wizards are nukers). Almost all of my level 55-60 druid friends agree that they are fine with their nukes.
Lamanan Runecaster
55 Evoker
Fennin Ro
daylore uberdruid
04-08-2002, 01:17 AM
/agree
Daylore Daylight
57th preserver
tallon zek
Varnell
04-08-2002, 01:18 AM
Agree on every point.
Varnell Tunnelhill
60 Druid Eci
Marithea
04-08-2002, 01:19 AM
/em salutes the Druid's Grove discussion
STRONG agreement here!
Wolana Phoenixfyre
Protector 56 seasons
Knight General, Knights Order, Soldiers of Fortune, Xegony
Lysiander Schattenwald
04-08-2002, 01:20 AM
/agree
I 100% support this.
KallamonDruid
04-08-2002, 01:26 AM
hehe forgot sig last time
anyways. /agree
Kallamon Ragingwind
60 Hierophant
Crimson Tempest
The Nameless
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