I played several styles. I know this is supposed to comment which I liked the most, but I liked a lot almost everything I ever played... with one exception... druids.
I know, some people are really druid lovers, but I tried and didn't get ANY fun whatsoever. I'm trying to build a Cavalier now and I hope it gets good.
Also, about the "fight" up there between Wasum and Reyjim... it's described in the Mounted Combat, on the Combat Rules, that you need a free hand to attack while mounted, unless wearing a shield, but even so, you can't attack with the shield.
This makes impossible to attack with two handed weapons above a mount, that's why they allow a Lance to be used with a single hand while mounting. You can't "mount with knees only", or so was the idea.
Thanks for pointing this out - I didnt know that! Sorry Reyjim.
honestly I share your opinion about druids. They just suck at high levels - as casters (ok, druid casters are decent, but just not close to other fullcasters) and even more at melee. But as far as they are just amazing at low and mid levels this actually doesnt matter that much anyway:P
Also, about the "fight" up there between Wasum and Reyjim... it's described in the Mounted Combat, on the Combat Rules, that you need a free hand to attack while mounted, unless wearing a shield, but even so, you can't attack with the shield.
Citation?
If its what i think it is
Combat while Mounted: With a DC 5 Ride check, you can guide your mount with your knees so as to use both hands to attack or defend yourself. This is a free action.
If you don't have a +4 to ride... walk.
I love 'creating' a lot of classes and optimize them, sometimes i play something else BUT my favourite class is only one from the first edition of dnd through all these years, edition (except the 4th.. plz remove that from my mind) and in pathfinder too: Mage
why? simple: you can do everything but a spells landed at the right time change an encouter.. you can change the sort of a fight with a couple of good things.. i love dnd in general, dps, healer, melee devastation but a spell.. is elegant.. at the same time if i wake up and i choose to defeat the big monster.. i can debuff and then solo him.
The mystic aura that spells create, the chance to surprise all of your group with a new researched spell they never seen before. Troubles in combat? A good mage make then lighter, or resolve them at all. This not make me better than the warrior.. we are a group with different roles inside and i love this.