Originally Posted by Rej
Well, I worry that Druids under pressure will not be able to do much except bear up - which kills a large bulk of their utility. We can't have him become little more than a large fuzzy punching bag, and our group does not boast any CC outside of what the Druid provides. Does this become a major problem in 5v5, or do Druids perform admirably by constantly staying on the move and shifting out to toss heals.
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Resto Druids are abundant in 2v2 and 3v3 but not so much in 5v5. I'm just now starting to 5v5 with my Resto Druid so I'll let you know what happens. In 2v2 we can usually outlast the mana of any other healer unless they are teamed with a Warrior (which as you know, when they land MS as they so often do, your healing needs to double to keep your teammate alive). What I have learned is to run often, toss hots as much as possible and cyclone/roots is your friend.
One thing I have learned being Resto in 2v2 and 3v3 is "Be the last resto druid to pop out of stealth." If I pop out first the other Druid cyclones me and ruins my healing. If I trinket out then I have a chance to feral charge, bash, cyclone him and then throw hots on my teammate (or swiftmend if I have to).
The Druid has to use LOS to his advantage while not being out of LOS to toss heals and CC when necessary.