Titan Druid

While the UA could use tweaking here and there, I think the general design of the Titan Druids is thematic of the the raw, primal power of the Druid class and therefore a step in the right direction. 

• Wild shape (WS) thoughts:
  • Combat WS: it's about time Druid's get a subclass other than Moon, that does not limit wild shape (WS) to mere utility. Again, Druids represent the raw power of the inner planes, wild shape should not be limited to utility and beasts.
  • WS temp HP: given the combat WS option for the Titan Druid, IMO it doesn't make sense that the temporary HP of the Titan WS (2*level) scaling doesn't match the Moon Druid's (3*level). Throughout all the D&D editions, larger creatures tend to have more HP than smaller ones, so one could easily make an argument that the Titan should have more temp HP than the Moon Druid's WS, if only at higher levels because of the size increase. In fact, it would make sense (and be cool) if the Titan Druid's WS scaled with the size of the WS creature, e.g., Large = 2 temp HP* level, Huge = 3 temp HP*level, Gargantuan = 4 temp HP*level.
  • Fly: the Insectoid WS would give Druids the ability to fly at level 3, which is significantly earlier the standard Druid at level 8. So, some might think the Insectoid WS option is OP. First off, it's true level 3 is much earlier than level 8. However, the Insectoid WS form is fairly week, e.g., it has the weakest AC. Second, IMO the current level 8 standard for Druids to access a WS form that can fly is flawed. Arcane casters get access to Fly at level 5, which never seemed fair/balanced to me given that Druids represent the creatures of the material and inner planes, wherein flying is common. I can imagine that the Insectiod form will be used for utility as much as combat.
  • Behemoth siege ability: I just think this is cool since I can't recall any other class/subclass in the game getting this ability as a class/subclass feature. It is very circumstantial, but good DMs can draw up encounters where it could be an option for a party, e.g., the party comes upon a bandit fort in the wilderness, etc. 

I hope the Titan Druid is an indication of the future direction for Druid subclasses. I'd like to see WS options that reflect the diversity of creatures in the inner planes that Druids represent, e.g., other monsters, elementals, dragons, plants.