Joining an AP at 8th lvl

[Zomburs]

Going to be joining a Serpent Skull campaign as an 8th level character, and Im considering playing a Saurian Shaman. I really enjoy the idea of the shaman, but Ive read that wildshaping druids past lvl 10 are facing an uphill battle. Should I consider multiclassing to help out in combat or just think of something else fun?

[Drejk]

Depends how much you want to focus on wildshaping. You could make a druid that focuses more on summoning or other spells instead of wildshaping. It also depends upon capabilities of the party and its current composition.

[Zomburs]

The party currently consists of wizard, summoner, fighter, alchemist and cleric.
I know the fighter is a two handed weapon fighters, dont know much about the others.

[John Spalding]

You are may not be a top tier DPR machine but post level 10 you are still very solid in mellee and have a great spell list.

[Drejk]

If possible learn about the summoner - is he summoning oriented or if he focuses on his Eidolon - if he uses lots of summoning you might feel outclassed by him when playing summoning-oriented druid (standard action casting, 1 minute/level for summoner's summoning versus 1 round casting and 1 round/level for you). Also, consult with GM if he hasn't any gripes with lots of summoned creatures during the combat - some dislike them, others not.

EDIT: I forgot about totemic summons of <animal> shamans - you'd get to summon dinosaurs with a standard action and temporary hit points. Still shorter duration than summoner one but have its advantages.