The pally isn't a bad idea, but I kind of had him back behind the ranking of the warrior. If he's tanking he cant heal (and I'd have 4 shamans anyway to heal with). They do have some nice things to add to the group (like BoW), but I just don't feel they are as flexible as a druid or as easy to run as the fifth shammy. And in PVP he wouldn't be able to contribute the same DPS...although he would make an excellent target up in the front while the 4 shammy's chain lightning everyone.

I had considered the Xzin type of group with the healer/mages, but I have a 70 mage and am kind of tired of the class at the moment. I do fondly recall pbae bomb groups from daoc though, so maybe in the future.....

I just finished setting up my fifth computer tonight, so I have to make this decision soon! ARG!