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(Semi-rambly post. Apologies in advance.)

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I've reached the point in my campaign where I am totally lost as far as how to continue building my character, and need assistance/wisdom/advice.

A bit of background:
Currently, I'm in a Crimson Throne game that's been going on for six months now. My group is as the final boss of book two. We're all Level 7. The party consists of:
- A Human Cavalier and his trusted Poodle of War
- A Catfolk Ninja
- A Human Magus
- A Half-orc Witch
- And me, A Human Life Oracle

It hasn't been until the last couple of big fights, that I became aware that I don't know what I'm doing. Basically I made a 'Brainy' Oracle, thinking I'd be able to fling spells in a fight, buff allies, and be the Face of the group.

I did become the face, but at Level 7, I can't really contribute much of anything to a fight. Takes too long for me to buff our multiple front-liners, and I just end up throwing Channels on Undead or allies. Combat is a painful slog for me. I feel too uncertain to really multiclass, since I'm the only 'dedicated' healer. Rest of the group has either potions or wands. And I'm nervous that might not be enough, and stay in the Healer role.

My DM has been kind enough to let me re-spec at the beginning of Book 3, because of my consistent complaining. And since that's the case, I've considered either going for the Oradin/Holy Vindicator. Caster wise... I have no clue. I don't believe he'll let me move around my attributes, but feats may get swapped around.

I still wanna keep with the theme of my character, a man of faith, intelligence, and wit, who's gotten this far without the use of brute force. Some of his more notable achievements are on his sheet under the list of plot-related characters. Made possible through Diplomacy and using his head.

But, if I'm to stick with that, how can I make him fun to play, mechanically?

I've plunged head first into Pathfinder, and have been itching to get into some kind of campaign so I can learn the more active parts of the game. Like Combat, Spellcasting and the like. I'm still reading and learning the basics, but I'm willing to learn and listen.

So yeah, just got into the game and ordered myself a Beginner's Box. Since a lot of other groups seem to be situated either in Henderson or the SW part of town, and it's summer, I can't afford to drive all that distance in predicted record-breaking digits.

The closest intersection of major roads is Elkhorn and Jones for me. And there's a nice little shop that we can meet up at if you're interested. Called Comic Oasis. If you happen to know a better place, by all means suggest it.
I'm willing to GM, or let someone with more experience do so, since I have zero experience in this game.
I figure next Saturday, July 6, I'll get things set-up at Comic Oasis and see who all appears to play. And see how things go from there. If all goes well, we can work out a regular meet-up day that everyone can agree on.

If you do show up, just be patient; I'll be learning right along with everyone else if they're as green as I am. Have your own character(s) already made? Bring 'em! And the desire to Roleplay some to keep things interesting and engaging for everyone.

Alternate contact info: MSN and YIM - bluemage67@yahoo.com. Mention you're interested in playing Pathfinder just so I know you're not a spam-bot or somethin'.