Breeti Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 People tank because it's what they want to do. If you expect it to be easy..it's not for you. If you expect it to be recognized...it's not for you. If you expect to feel the joy of holding your foe against a plethora of dps types who stand in the fire and basking in the glory of knowing they would have died if you hadn't moved the mob a foot to the left.... We may have a job for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperchris Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah, the "I'm a tank and I want to be unique snowflake" post. Or the: "I'm a tank and I get in to Flashpoints and Raids in a matter of a minute." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoggyMack Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What's the benefit in playing a tank? As the old saying goes, those who can't tank, teach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtayn Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 To me, its much more fun to tank than DPS. DPS is boring, and isn't a challenge at all. Why would you want to try to discourage people from tanking anyways. No tanks = no groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihateyouall Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 so that you can tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoL-K-Noob Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Soultion: Roll Bounty Hunter and spam tracer missile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumphry Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 could just mash their auto attack /5char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravTrooper Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) I don't like relying on other tanks. :I Edited January 7, 2012 by ZeroGravTrooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crogga Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 You get to see content. Enjoy the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
origional Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What's the benefit in playing a tank? A dps has it 100x less stressful. Hell, a dps could just mash their auto attack through an entire operation and no one would care due to lack of damage meter. Tanks have it 100x more stressful between timing defensive cooldowns, managing aggro on target, and peeling aggro off some noob dpsers that decide to not attack tank's target. PLaying a tank isnt stressful. Stress implies there are either serious negative consequences if you fail, or you care that some basement dwelling nerd is going to rage at you. Its a game, lighten up, chill out, enjoy it and add ragers to your ignore list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Pants Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What's the benefit in playing a tank? A dps has it 100x less stressful. Hell, a dps could just mash their auto attack through an entire operation and no one would care due to lack of damage meter. Tanks have it 100x more stressful between timing defensive cooldowns, managing aggro on target, and peeling aggro off some noob dpsers that decide to not attack tank's target. and here is the attitude that ruined other games. "why do something that is at all difficult when there is an easy option?" you seem to want some kind of reward for being a tank? this is a GAME. my reward for playing ANY game as any class/roll is ENJOYMENT. i enjoy tanking. i enjoy healing in swtor (although not in other mmos) i dont want special recognition. it.is.a.game. i enjoy tanking. i enjoy healing. that is why i do them. i get NO enjoyment from doing the most simplistic part of a game. why dont ppl lock tetris to the lowest speed? why dont ppl just play mario world 1-1 over and over and over again>? its the easiest....so why not play it over and over and over? a half ironman is easier than an ironman.....so why on earth would ANYONE ever do a full ironman? some pople like a challange and enjoy the feeling of success that comes from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunryu Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What's the benefit in playing a tank? A dps has it 100x less stressful. Hell, a dps could just mash their auto attack through an entire operation and no one would care due to lack of damage meter. Tanks have it 100x more stressful between timing defensive cooldowns, managing aggro on target, and peeling aggro off some noob dpsers that decide to not attack tank's target. This game has auto attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrage Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah, the "I'm a tank and I want to be unique snowflake" post. Actually what tanks want is the same level of accountability placed on the DPS as it is on themselves. To that end, damage meter - now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artilleryshell Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 There is no rational behind playing a tank. You get no reward for playing a significantly harder role. The reward i get for playing a tank is fun. if you need more of a reward, then follow your rationale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzrknight Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 If you make that question OP then you are really not cut to the job, im not questioning your skill as player , but is a simple fact , being a tank wont give you nothing better , will only give you a job harder that few have a taste for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thormart Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The rewards in playing a tank/healer is evident in itself. Youre in demand. its that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-massive Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Becuase DPS is BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRIIIIIIINNNNNGGGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoggyMack Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The rewards in playing a tank/healer is evident in itself. Youre in demand. its that simple. This thread has nothing to do with healers. You leave us healers out of this madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloppyRabbit Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 srry but the tanking in this game is pretty faceroll. I press 5 buttons max and a few mouse buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KheSanh Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah, the "I'm a tank and I want to be unique snowflake" post. I read your sig message and as an SWG vet of 8 years that only played WoW for 2 days (because i hate toon/styleized graphics). I supported this game launch and or contract with Lucas long before it was signed. Starwars is my genre but this game is such a cookie cutter complete fail. I take pride in being a whiner. Bioware followed the WoW model and designed this game to what brings revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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