In my old guild the healers took a lot of the brunt...but then again a few were just terrible. Then we got into BC and the smaller raid sizes made it apparent that the ones who did ok in 40-mans couldn't handle the smaller group dynamic and their ability (or lack thereof) became really apparent.Calybos post=6.71030.711700 said:
166: My Life As a Tank
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Heh, yeah I was being overly simple, but the point is that not everyone has to have the kind of affectionate mindset and dogma that a lot of tanks share. I think there's a definite line between having a skill of playing the game and really loving tanking because of what it involves (basically protecting other people). The best tanks have a passion for what they do, but the passion doesn't necessarily have to be there to make you a good player; it just certainly helps you to stick with the job if you have it in you already.iburns post=6.71030.711748 said:
Thanks Spin, BTW.
A very interesting read. I find myself in the same situation as you Spinwhiz.
Although I stopped playing WoW many, many months ago - and not quite reaching the level of skill that you obviously have, I certainly relate to what you've said in your post about your real life protection instincts. I'm exactly the same.
I'm probably around the same size as yourself, and whenever I know potential danger may spill over onto my friends/family, I am incredibly protective of them. Thanks for the article, was a great read.
Although I stopped playing WoW many, many months ago - and not quite reaching the level of skill that you obviously have, I certainly relate to what you've said in your post about your real life protection instincts. I'm exactly the same.
I'm probably around the same size as yourself, and whenever I know potential danger may spill over onto my friends/family, I am incredibly protective of them. Thanks for the article, was a great read.
Hell yeah, you wouldn't believe the slack I got for failing one Continual Heal. Near-death threats.Calybos post=6.71030.711700 said:
And there's always the one idiot Blaster who thinks he's a Tank before screaming for/at the Medic.
I actually got to the point where I would just let noob DPSers die. If you are dumb enough to start with your biggest nukes and pull aggro, you deserve to watch the rest of the fight with your face in the dirt. Tough love...but I'm not your mama.The_root_of_all_evil post=6.71030.711963 said:
Gaming aside, we need more people like you. People with an innate desire to protect others against harm and refuse to stand by and watch evil being done without making an effort to stop it.
I salute you.
I salute you.
I love tanks in GW. I play as an assassin, so in pvp i mainly try to get in a group with a tank so he can distract other players and take all the damage (since assassins dont have very good armor) and i can sneak in, do a crap load of damage, and sneak out.
So yes, tanks are also my hero.
So yes, tanks are also my hero.
Well, as someone who has been the (not so noobish) DPS who has died at your feet, and also the Tank who kept his alts standing... I kinda take offense at this statement...Spinwhiz post=6.71030.711993 said:I actually got to the point where I would just let noob DPSers die. If you are dumb enough to start with your biggest nukes and pull aggro, you deserve to watch the rest of the fight with your face in the dirt. Tough love...but I'm not your mama.
But I definately understand it.
Having run with Spinwhiz almost daily from the time we first met in Permafrost, thru 2 mini content releases and 2 expansions... guilding with him at times, and just pugging with him at others, it was ALWAYS a joy.
I appreciate the kind words Aure...BUT...you dying was not my fault! Nobody could taunt off those huge dps dots! lolAure post=6.71030.712402 said:Well, as someone who has been the (not so noobish) DPS who has died at your feet, and also the Tank who kept his alts standing... I kinda take offense at this statement...Spinwhiz post=6.71030.711993 said:I actually got to the point where I would just let noob DPSers die. If you are dumb enough to start with your biggest nukes and pull aggro, you deserve to watch the rest of the fight with your face in the dirt. Tough love...but I'm not your mama.
But I definately understand it.
Having run with Spinwhiz almost daily from the time we first met in Permafrost, thru 2 mini content releases and 2 expansions... guilding with him at times, and just pugging with him at others, it was ALWAYS a joy.
Great to see you!
I appreciate your articles look into the pysche of men and gamers. Indeed, I find it indicative not only of the nature of the humble tank, who seeks both to be lauded for their efforts as well to be the humble hero in equal measure- but also of Men, who by nurture and instinct want to be the hero and the righter of wrongs, even when they are thoroughly unqualified for it.
I always play a tank because I prefer to be Self Sufficient. Other classes need someone to protect them so they can use their awesome powers, the tanks awesome power is the fact they don't need protecting.
Whose the better superhero?
I always play a tank because I prefer to be Self Sufficient. Other classes need someone to protect them so they can use their awesome powers, the tanks awesome power is the fact they don't need protecting.
Whose the better superhero?
"According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, there are five levels of need. The first is physiological, the need for food and shelter. The second is security and protection. The third is social, which encompasses the sense of belonging and love. The fourth level is esteem needs: self-esteem, recognition and status."
What's the fifth?
What's the fifth?