In reply to Siran (msg # 9):
From Houdini's link:
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Druids in Pathfinder, if any class needed some optimization evaluation it is them. Their previously premiere ability has been seriously powered down, leaving them with only a free beast shape, plant shape and elemental body spells as spell like abilities, the unique opportunity to gain the ability to cast in these forms, primary casting, animal companion or domain option, good skills, good saves, decent HP, some nice skill bonuses, Wild empathy, woodland stride, trackless step, resist natures lure, poison immunity, alter self at will, and resistance to aging effects. Yep, Druids have it hard.
As for me, I just like the flavor. To each their own.
Swordchucks, thanks for pointing out the metal weapons bit. I still like the idea of an obsidian dwarven waraxe though, maybe I'll ask my GM how he feels about giving me keen in exchange for making it fragile. Saurian Shaman is exactly what I had in mind, though after looking through the bestiary I'm leaning more toward a Stegosaurus than Ankylosaurus. Stegosaurus was always my favorite dino anyway.