I'm curious as to why each of you are picking shaman over other caster classes? Don't get me wrong, I'm not badmouthing shaman in any way, I'm just particularly interested in why people pick this class.

Instead of pets they get totems, which never run out and can be used 4 (one of each element) at once. They get offensive elemental spells, mostly (as far as i know) fire and lightning spells. They get some defensive spells and healing spells, as well as underwater breathing, spirit wolf (self shape-shift) and some other to-be-revealed cool abilities.

That being said, it seems like they're more geared towards being a supporter. I know they say every class can solo -- but not every class can PvP. For those of you not interested in PvPing, I'm sure this is a great class for all areas of your gaming experience. But -- for those of you that are, and even if you're not -- why'd you pick Shaman over the other (particularly caster) classes?

[Edited by Judgement at 6:23 PM on 4/3/2004]

Shamen are just very cool backed with good story. They are all about the elements and nature and they are fighters at heart. They have advantage in the fields with the use of the elements either helping the shamen or defending him. Thrall himself is a shamen and he is one of the greatest warriors on Azeroth. The shamen class is very noble and strong and thats why I think people like them. They make the Horde very noble and make them earn respect and dignity after so many years of demonic control.

I just love the look, so weird and tiny, but so powerful. No one expects the little guy!!!

My reason for wanting to play one is mostly their versatility. And then they're pretty damn cool too. :P

Agreed.
They have dam cool spells, and can attack normally, but it aint their specialty.

Being the party healer has always appealed to me and the mix of melee/caster.

i think shamans are pretty cool, i wanna make 2 orc charicters, Warrior and a Shaman

I'm sure the shaman's will be a very versatile class, allied only with the Horde I'm sure they'll have a good background story.

I heard something about, they might be bringing Bloodlust in again, defiantly one of my favorite spells of the Shaman, and I might even consider playing if they turn out to be an orginal class.

Shaman can be great PvPers, If they put a lot into the enhancement tree, they are quite powerful weapon weilders, the draw back is they cant wear plate, but i think that is balanced with their spells.

most PvP in this game is going to be groups, and then an elemantal/restoration shaman can be a big help, someone may have to rez yer priest. Plus their totems affect the group, and some are quite powerful. I doubt one on one faction combat will be common. Most I've seen was in groups.

I played on in stress test and had no problem PvE at all, where as died a lot being a hunter, but I still love being a hunter too.

If everyone went for the "Best" character in PvP we'd only have warriors and mages, and that would make for a boring game

I look forward to trying a class that isn't concidered an "uber" class and succeeding at it. I think it will make victories sweeter.

If i battle an alliance warrior of the same level, then he's the one dishonored if i win, where as if he defeats me, it's not that big a deal because I was "expected " to lose. But again, I dont expect to be cought alone to often, especially in alliance lands.

Extremely versatile.  With my shaman, I can tank for groups, heal for groups, nuke, or provide my insane array of fabulous totems to enhance the group.  OR...do all of the above. :)  Very intersting class to play. 

Love Shaman mobs in WC. HAD to try one in Wow! I played most of the classes in OB. Most never made it past level 10. Except my Shaman. I just enjoyed the ability to do everything a little bit. Group needs a tank, I can do that with a good healer to back me up. group needs a healer, I can do that VERY well. Group needs another DPS, I can do that too. I don't think I ever got passed up for a group in OB.

I played on Test 15 PvP with my Shaman. Won a few, lost a few duels but fared very well in PvP raids overall. The last few days of OB were PvP free-for-alls on 15 with raid groups going out ALL the time.

So many options with the Shaman, thats what I like!

Kodos

On Test 21, Shammies were always the highest levels of the horde...tons of lvl 25-30+ Tauren Shammies.

solo kings  from what ive experienced, healing/buffs/damage

Sorry to spoil ur fun m8 but "Warchief Thrall" is not A Warchief, nor a Shaman, but a mix, something greater! A Far-seer which you would have known if u would have played WC 3! Thus Leaving Warchief just to be a Rank..

Be4 i unleash the fury of the wild, Why the hell do everyone think Thrall is Shaman? (Cant even spell "Shamen") Do ya need to see im running with his mount shooting Lightning bolts with his hammer with a big fat Text "FAR SEER"?!