Always play mage. In any game anywhere. Even if you LARP. @
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You still can at 85. Prot Paladin at 85 is the most efficient solo spec I find.
So were warriors and feral druids before they got nerfed. Never roll a class based on its current overpoweredness!
Mages are more for PvP than for dungeon fun. It's boring playing dps only. Most dungeon fun are druids and paladins because they can fulfill all roles.
It is challenging to keep an entire group up (unless you're sub 85 and your tank is not pulling aggressively). In PvP, healing is very strategic. Most of the challenge is getting the heal off in the first place.
Also, I find that sub 85 holy paladin is the best dungeon spec. I was putting out top damage with exorcisms while keeping the entire group max health.
Girls always heal. It is gospel truth. Offspec tanking is acceptable too.