Shaman or Bard viability/desirability.

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So I'm absolutely torn.

Every mmo I ever play I end up getting altitis, it is a personality trait of mine to be interested in exploring different possibilities and experiencing things from different points of view, so I always have a million alts. But I really don't want to do that again on this server, so I need help settling down.

I've narrowed it down to Shaman or Bard (I WANT to be a Paladin, but the 40% exp penalty really is deterring me) , I like to be very busy in fights and I like to feel like I've really contributed something to a party (which I know can be said of any class, but you get what I mean).

I'm mainly wondering about these two classes population numbers at higher levels, as I don't want to play a densely populated class that will have a hard time getting into groups/raids. Ability to solo helps alot aswell, and I know Bards can kite mobs for insane exp but I am burned out on the whole kiting thing (my main on EQlive was a Wizard), and since I like to explore I'm more interested in being able to solo into a dungeon rather than solo mobs outdoors (Mage and Necro are off the table for me).

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