Banderal Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Yes, I know, complete newb question, but I've only seen this term pop up in the last couple months. Is it something other than just "oh, target the tank"? Because if that's all it is, then I'm a bit confused why it needed its own special name, so I think I must not understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeraz Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) In the most simplistic form, it is a strategy to focus all damage on the tank to bypass the guard mechanic. It is usually accompanied with CC/Interrupts on the healer and optimized with high armor penn or internal damage(usually dots). The reason it was named is because it became one of the three primary strategies in Ranked arena. (Tank Tunnel, Pressure and Hard Swap) Edited February 15, 2015 by Xeraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banderal Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Ah I see. So it is just what it sounds like. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exosasa Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Ah I see. So it is just what it sounds like. Thanks. Things usually are what they sound like Except for the term "kiting." I used to think it meant throwing a teammate into the storm of death (sky?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeraz Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Except for the term "kiting." I used to think it meant throwing a teammate into the storm of death (sky?) Actually, this is also exactly what it sounds like. Previously Hunters from WoW use to have a "deadzone" where they couldn't use any ranged abilities within 8 meters, with a max range of like 30 meters. So you would pull the melee like a "kite" in order to keep them as close to 30 meters as possible without allowing them to fall in the 8 meter range. Of course things have changed greatly since then. The "deadzone" is gone and almost every warrior class has an in-combat charge. Edited February 15, 2015 by Xeraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisBlaze Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Actually, this is also exactly what it sounds like. Previously Hunters from WoW use to have a "deadzone" where they couldn't use any ranged abilities within 8 meters, with a max range of like 30 meters. So you would pull the melee like a "kite" in order to keep them as close to 30 meters as possible without allowing them to fall in the 8 meter range. Of course things have changed greatly since then since the "deadzone" is gone and almost every warrior class has an in-combat charge. Scatter Shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomiSotto Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I've used to think that kiting was that cc on the Sage that lifts the inactive opponent up into the air. True story. Edited February 15, 2015 by DomiSotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exosasa Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 i've used to think that kiting was that cc on the sage that lifts the inactive opponent up into the air. true story. lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banderal Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hey! This is a tank tunnel thread! Not a kiting thread! (just kidding) That story about where "kiting" comes from was pretty interesting. And how the lift was kiting someone - lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityMan Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Kiting as a strategy predates Wow. Various classes (usually casting clases) in other games could snare an opponent and run around Dot'ing them and doing dmg to them while staying out of range of attacks. You would run around with the opponent following you at a safe distance (like pulling a kite on a string). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korevas Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Kiting as a strategy predates Wow. Various classes (usually casting clases) in other games could snare an opponent and run around Dot'ing them and doing dmg to them while staying out of range of attacks. You would run around with the opponent following you at a safe distance (like pulling a kite on a string). Not possible because wow invented mmos. /kitingdebate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyakaschala Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Actually, this is also exactly what it sounds like. Previously Hunters from WoW use to have a "deadzone" where they couldn't use any ranged abilities within 8 meters, with a max range of like 30 meters. So you would pull the melee like a "kite" in order to keep them as close to 30 meters as possible without allowing them to fall in the 8 meter range. Of course things have changed greatly since then. The "deadzone" is gone and almost every warrior class has an in-combat charge. ah, but before that, in EQ, druids did this in pve for great xp, doing the dot, and run thing, which was also effective in pvp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shatterstar Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 ah, but before that, in EQ, druids did this in pve for great xp, doing the dot, and run thing, which was also effective in pvp. Wasn't just druids, wizzies were known for the "quad-kiting" thing in pve, because they had the aoe snare and lots of aoe nukes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyMcNeely Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Kiting as a strategy predates Wow. Various classes (usually casting clases) in other games could snare an opponent and run around Dot'ing them and doing dmg to them while staying out of range of attacks. You would run around with the opponent following you at a safe distance (like pulling a kite on a string). Otherwise known as the most cowardly tactic since the invention of tactics. STAND AND FIGHT, YA LILY-LIVERED KITE-MONKEY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyakaschala Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wasn't just druids, wizzies were known for the "quad-kiting" thing in pve, because they had the aoe snare and lots of aoe nukes. That was after Kunaark though. I was thinking vanilla eq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shatterstar Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nah, wizzie aoe snare came at level 29. Kunark's huge zones with plenty of open area just made it easier to accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearsighted Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Otherwise known as the most cowardly tactic since the invention of tactics. STAND AND FIGHT, YA LILY-LIVERED KITE-MONKEY!!! The Parthians would like a word with you. ('parting shot' derives from 'parthian shot') Edited February 16, 2015 by clearsighted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomiSotto Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow, and I don't mean the game. You,, guys, know a lot of things.... TY for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom_VI Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 A tanak tunnel is where you make a tunnel out of tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exosasa Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 A tanak tunnel is where you make a tunnel out of tanks. As in the Tank Centipede? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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