They removed everything they should've removed on Druid (dumb Cureberries, dumber pet), so I'm grateful for that.
Unfortunately they did not add a high-desirability buff for other classes that would help them more easily secure top end group spots. I expect them to be a distant third place yet again when groups are forming for the most demanding xp spots. They can heal, but they don't make the tank stronger or improve the group's mitigation like a Cleric, nor do they reduce a mob's dmg output and increase melee dps like a Shaman.
They could've easily made the 'seasons' mechanic group auras and fixed this entire issue. Obviously you'd have to play with the values, but if the +spell dmg effect was an aura every caster heavy group would prefer a druid similarly to how every melee group would prefer a Shaman. A +10% healing received aura would ensure a Druid a spot in every main tank group in multi-group content. I guess we're supposed to believe that THIS TIME groups will form up specifically seeking a class with evac, and raids will want druids for *checks notes* regeneration....
Also the joy of playing a Druid is seamlessly swapping between a healing role and a dps role. Now with this seasons system they are discouraging that gameplay by penalizing the Druid for changing their behaviour. If you start nuking too much you lose access to a healing line until you start healing more again? Yikes. Gonna have to see how this one functions in practice because it doesn't sound awesome. Making me double think if I can weave in a few sneaky nukes if I have the mana is not the Druid gameplay I love. Mantles being on a 20 minute cooldown will probably need adjustment, but I guess I'll reserve judgement.
